Legs · Bodyweight · Beginner
Seated Calf Stretch
PrimarySecondary
- Main muscles
- Calves
- Also working
- Hamstrings, Lower Back
How to do it
- Sit up straight on an exercise mat.
- Bend one knee and put that foot on the floor to stabilize the torso.
- Straighten your other leg and flex your ankle.
- Using a band, towel, or your hand if you can reach, pull the toes toward you. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides.
Other calf exercises
- Posterior Tibialis Stretch · Other
- Rocking Standing Calf Raise · Barbell
- Seated Calf Raise · Machine
- Smith Machine Calf Raise · Machine
- Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises · Machine
- Standing Barbell Calf Raise · Barbell
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