Free Height Method
Free Height Method
Free Height Method
Once or twice a week- following lower body work (like pistol squats) - l would go about
weighted calf raises barefoot. I used my 32kg (701b) kettlebell for the weight initially.
I started with four sets of five (4 X5) and added a couple reps every week to each set (4 X
7,4 X10, etc.), ultimately building up to 4 X 20. Irested for a minute in between sets a
minute is my personal preference for rest between sets.
Once I hit 4 X 20 with 70lbs, I addeda pound or two onto the kettlebell by strapping 1-21b
hand weights to it. I added at least 11b if not 2lbs to the kettlebell every week"
"Two minutes after working calves, I thcn worked shins with an cxercisc I rcfer to as
shin-ups". Standing with feet flat on the floor and shoulder width apart, I would lift the
front of my feet off the floor rolling back onto my heels. Balancing on only my heels
fora split second before going back to the flat footed position and repeating.
Fair warning: It takes a good bit of balancc to do this without hanging on to somcthing.
And yes, I do this exercise barefooted. Start with 10-20 reps, build up to at least 100 -
adding 2-5 reps or so every weck. You can do multiple sets of this if you choose.
NOTE: The idea behind shin-ups is simply to work the tibialis anterior (shin muscle) so
as to counter all of the calf raises. This will ultimately reduce the chance of the achilles
tendon becoming too tight."
Results:
1 kept up with everything mentioned for about 6 months. I noticed over the last half of
those months that everyone I knew seemed to be shrinking. My mom even noted I was taller.
I'm 21 years old and a late bloomer, so I still believe a growth spurt is very much a
possibility. However, that recent "growth spurt" was quite coordinated with the start of my
calf training - I don't believe in coincidences. And I wasn't one to consistently train calves
before all of this.
I was 5'10", I haven't checked my height recently, but I know for a fact I'm taller than 5'10*"
at this point. At my height, I ncvcr worry about it. I know someone will always be taller,
but I don't feel short. So everything height-wise I'm presenting I have stumbled upon and
never specifically sought out."
Closeoff
This was the story of John Sparrow (@its_all_connccted official), but there arc many morc
necdotal stories of people growing taller by using these kinds of techniques.
Make sure you always keep believing in your dream to grow taller!
And if you are really dedicated to it and want more height, you should check out
The Skvseraner method to grow 2-4 inches a year AFTER puberty.
Cheers guys!