Exercises/Stretching

Seated Calf Stretch - starting position

Start

Seated Calf Stretch - ending position

End

Stretching

Seated Calf Stretch

beginner·static

Muscles Worked

Secondary

biceps femoris gracilis popliteus semimembranosus semitendinosus iliococcygeus iliocostalis lumborum longissimus thoracis lumbar rotator semispinalis thoracis serratus posterior inferior Set of interspinales lumborum Spinalis Tendinous arch of levator ani

How to Perform

1

Sit up straight on an exercise mat.

2

Bend one knee and put that foot on the floor to stabilize the torso.

3

Straighten your other leg and flex your ankle.

4

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.

Alternatives to Seated Calf Stretch

Same muscles, different equipment or difficulty

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Seated Calf Stretch vs Ankle Circles→Seated Calf Stretch vs Anterior Tibialis-SMR→Seated Calf Stretch vs Balance Board→

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