Secret weapon for soccer stars? simple calf raise may unlock explosive speed

NCT ID NCT07482254

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a short, one-legged isometric calf raise can immediately improve sprinting, jumping, and change-of-direction ability in elite youth soccer players (ages 15-19). Twelve male players from a professional academy will do either the isometric exercise or a light walk, then test their performance. The goal is to see if this simple warm-up trick can give a quick boost on the field.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Academy of Physical Education in Katowice

    Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, 40-065, Poland

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