Calf & Achilles with Dylan Carmody

08/11/2025 1h 13min
Calf & Achilles with Dylan Carmody

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges 00:46 Understanding Muscle Function: Soleus vs. Gastrocnemius 00:54 Training Considerations for Calf Muscles   Takeaways It's hard to determine calf usage in athletes. Strong calves don't always prevent injuries. Lack of quad strength can lead to calf injuries. Biomechanical analysis is crucial for injury prevention. Improper load distribution can cause repeated injuries. Athletes may compensate in unexpected ways. Deceleration tests can reveal underlying issues. Ground reaction forces provide valuable data. Isolated strength tests may not show the full picture. Understanding biomechanics is key to athletic performance.   Dylan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dylancarmody.dpt Dylan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylancarmody.dpt/?hl=en Calf E-Book: https://www.informperformance.com/offers/JFS2R2NE/checkout Notes: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-156-calf-achilles-with-dylan-carmody/