Hey, everyone. What if I told you that you can burn fat and improve blood sugar levels while sitting down, using only 1% of your total muscle mass? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it’s not. It’s actually backed by science and research. It was even mentioned by Andrew Huberman in the Joe Rogan Podcast. Discover what it is.
There is a hidden gem in your lower leg and I am talking about the solus muscle. It’s under the gastrocnemius, the more visible calf muscle. The soleus is responsible for pointing your toes down, pumping blood back to your heart, and stabilizing your ankle and knee.
The soleus is often overlooked in training, but it’s vital for your blood sugar regulation, metabolism and fat loss. A strong and flexible soleus can improve your balance, endurance, speed, and power. It can also prevent injuries, such as Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and calf strains.
The soleus is best worked out with exercises that involve bending your knees, because this reduces the role of the gastrocnemius. In this video, we will show you the best and natural way to use the soleus muscle to your advantage to regulate blood sugar level, control diabetes and lose fat.
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Links:
Ankle weights: amzn.to/3t7mZkn
The Study: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - The hidden gem
1:50 - Soleus Pushup
2:58 - Study by Mark Hamilton et al
4:13 - Weighted Soleus Push-up
5:20 - Calf raises with the knees slightly bent
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