Exercise Comparison
Balance Board vs Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
Balance Board
beginner·Other·compound
Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
beginner·None
Side-by-Side
Balance Board
VS
Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
beginner
Level
beginner
Other
Equipment
None
compound
Mechanic
N/A
N/A
Force
static
Strength
Category
Stretching
calves
Primary
calves
hamstringsquadriceps
Secondary
hamstrings
Muscle Analysis
Shared
calveshamstrings
Only in Balance Board
quadriceps
Instructions
Balance Board
1
Place a balance board in front of you.
2
Stand up on it and try to balance yourself.
3
Hold the balance for as long as desired.
Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
1
Place your right heel on a step with your knee extended and lean forward to grab your right toe with your right hand. Your left knee should be slightly bent and your back should be straight.
2
Support your weight on your left leg and place your left hand on your left thigh.
3
Pull your right toes toward your knee until you feel a stretch in your calf.
Verdict
Both exercises target the calves. Balance Board is a beginner exercise using other, while Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose Balance Board if you have access to other, or Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch if you prefer none.