Why are Jack Grealish’s calves so big?
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JACK GREALISH put the finishing touch on England's 6-2 thrashing of Iran at the World Cup 2022.
The Manchester City player slotted in the sixth goal but as well as his natural ability on the pitch, fans often talk about the size of his muscular calves.
Why are Jack Grealish's calves so big?
Jack Grealish's calves have always been part of his look.
The famous winger is known for his shapely legs - particularly when compared to other players in Manchester City and England's National Team - and is often asked about them.
Football players often have their own quirks or distinctive features.
Phil Foden has a neck tattoo with an inspirational phrase, and other football players do a dance after they score a goal.
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But Grealish's thing happens to be large calves - although after his World Cup goal he's now become known for his celebration for one of his fans.
When asked about his calves Jack has shared that he has no particular routine and that his calves are entirely natural and run in the family.
According to Grealish, his grandfather used to have big calves as well.
His great-great-grandfather, William Garraty was a famous football player during the late 19th and early 20th century.
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Grealish says that when he goes to the gym or is training, he does not do any calves exercises.
But his calves have certainly caught the eye of the public.
Does having big calves help in football?
Usually, footballers have big leg muscles due to the nature of the sport.
Strong calves, quads and hamstrings are essential to be able to get the best out of your body when running across the pitch.
Particularly, calf muscles are the most important, no matter the position of the player, as they drastically improve the game.
The durability of the legs, quick change of direction, and jumping are some of the benefits that footballers with strong calves get to enjoy.
Not only that, you would often see players like Grealish, stretching their calves before a game, which is usually the area where a player could feel tiredness.
Exercises such as squats, calf raises and deadlifting are the most beneficial for gaining muscle mass.
Why does Jack Grealish wear a headband?
Grealish's calves are not his only recognisable feature, he also has quite a distinctive haircut.
For many years players have been recognised for the way they style their hair.
Many will have a buzz cut, a fade or slicked back.
Grealish has been cutting his hair for much of his career in the style of an undercut.
In an undercut, the back and sides are shaved very short, with the hair at the top left considerably longer.
At the back, the hair is blended to the top, with the top then slicked back to complete the look.
It is a rather vintage look in a way, reminding us of the haircut David Beckham used to have in the 1990s.
Much like Beckham, Grealish also puts on a hairband to keep his hair in one place, to keep it off his face while playing.
