Medball Squat Catch

[HPCsport]

Ankle joint stiffness is definitely a concern but it would render this exercise practically worthless because the balance component would be so great to stay on the toes while catching the ball. This exercise focuses more on hip and knee joint stiffness. We frequently use negative calf raises with an overload to develop eccentric strength.

[Skates2much]

I'm curious, although you try not to "give" in the knee, it's pressure being put on the knee? I know that your thighs will absorb the force of the weight of the medball, but if it's out to develop eccentric strength/stiffness, shouldn't it be centered around the calf to ankle region? Or am I misunderstanding eccentric strength? Would calf raises be "beneficial" in eccentric strength at all?