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Stretching
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch
intermediateother·static
Muscles Worked
Secondary
Abductor digiti minimi of left footAbductor digiti minimi of right footabductor hallucisadductor hallucisextensor hallucis brevisextensor hallucis longusfibularis brevisfibularis longusfibularis tertiusFirst lumbrical of left footFirst lumbrical of right footflexor accessoriusFlexor digiti minimi brevis of left footFlexor digiti minimi brevis of right footflexor digitorum brevisflexor digitorum longusflexor hallucis brevisflexor hallucis longusFourth lumbrical of left footFourth lumbrical of right footgastrocnemiusplantarissoleustibialis posterior
How to Perform
1
Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.
2
Leaning forward slightly, pull on the belt to draw the toes of your foot back. Hold this position for 10-20 seconds and then repeat with the other leg.
Alternatives to Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Same muscles, different equipment or difficulty
