I'm 16 days after a lower calf strain and I'm considering when and if to start moderately heavy squats or the like - expecting that will stimulate the natural production of anabolic hormones and promote the healing process. I've been told and I have confirmed by practical experience that (the wrong) exercises that directly, if even slightly, over-tax a calf muscle under rehab will be counter-productive and markedly slow recovery or worse.
For a few days now I can walk normally, perform body-weight squats normally, and cycle without soreness but I think sustained running is still 2 weeks away.
When is somebody who is recovering from a moderate calf strain ready for moderate-strength work like squats? I'm assuming less than 6 reps and 2 to 3 sets using around 100 lbs since I have a slender build. TIA.
For a few days now I can walk normally, perform body-weight squats normally, and cycle without soreness but I think sustained running is still 2 weeks away.
When is somebody who is recovering from a moderate calf strain ready for moderate-strength work like squats? I'm assuming less than 6 reps and 2 to 3 sets using around 100 lbs since I have a slender build. TIA.