Seated Calf Stretch
- Works
- Calves, plus hamstrings and lower back
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation
How to do it
Setup. 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.
Cues
- One knee bent, other leg straight.
- Flex the ankle, toes up.
- Pull the toes toward you.
- Hold 20 seconds each side.
Common mistakes
- Bending the straight knee.
- Rounding hard to reach.
Where to start
Sets2-3
Reps20 s each side
Rest15 s
A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.