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Isolates the external rotator cuff muscles which are found on the outer surface of the shoulder blade on the upper back. The external or posterior rotator cuff is made up of two muscles, the Infraspinatus and the Teres Minor muscles. They turn the shoulder backwards. They work with the internal rotator cuff and a number of other muscles in controlling fine movement patterns of the shoulder. They are out numbered in the quantity and mass of muscles that are designed to rotate the shoulder forward or inwards. This makes them prone to injuries particularly when slowing fast movements as in sports.

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This exercise targets the superficial or outer portion of the calf which is found on the back of the lower leg.  The muscle is called the Gastrocnemius  and unlike the Soleus, which is the deeper calf muscle, it impacts both the knee and the ankle joint. It has a synergistic relationship with muscles both at the ankle and at the knee which makes it a very important muscle. The way the muscle inserts into the thighbone above the knee gives it a strong coupling with the hamstring muscle to impact flexion at this joint. This also means that there is a direct muscular and fascial connection in the posterior chain through the hamstrings, into the back and as far as the hands via the lat (latissimus dorsi) muscles. This specific approach to performing the Calf Raise helps to focus the load on either the outer (lateral) or inner (medial) portions of the muscle.

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Targets the lateral and anterior compartment of the lower leg. This involves the peroneal muscles on the side of the shin and ankle flexors on the front of the shin or lower leg. An often overlooked region of the body, in the case of the Peroneal muscles, it is important in the control of lateral movement of the ankle and assisting in stabilizing the arch of the foot along with the more obvious movement of flexing the ankle up towards the shin. Strengthening these muscles may help in avoiding and correcting shin splints and rolling of the ankle.

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While targeting several muscles in the chain across the back of the shoulder girdle, it is designed to help recruit the Rhomboid muscles and the middle trap muscle. These muscles are essential in the complex movement patterns of the shoulder girdle. They keep the shoulder blades closer together in normal posture which helps to correct the forward rounded shoulders and collapsed chest position most people find themselves in.

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Isolates the external rotator cuff muscles which are found on the outer surface of the shoulder blade on the upper back. The external or posterior rotator cuff is made up of two muscles, the Infraspinatus and the Teres Minor muscles. They turn the shoulder backwards. They work with the internal rotator cuff and a number of other muscles in controlling fine movement patterns of the shoulder. They are out numbered in the quantity and mass of muscles that are designed to rotate the shoulder forward or inwards. This makes them prone to injuries particularly when slowing fast movements as in sports.

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Isolates the external rotator cuff muscles which are found on the outer surface of the shoulder blade on the upper back. The external or posterior rotator cuff is made up of two muscles, the Infraspinatus and the Teres Minor muscles. They turn the shoulder backwards. They work with the internal rotator cuff and a number of other muscles in controlling fine movement patterns of the shoulder. They are out numbered in the quantity and mass of muscles that are designed to rotate the shoulder forward or inwards. This makes them prone to injuries particularly when slowing fast movements as in sports.