Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch

Also called soleus stretch, achilles stretch and bent-knee calf stretch.

Works

Calves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, one foot slightly in front of the other.

1. Bend both knees, keeping your back heel on the floor. Switch sides.

Cues

• One foot slightly in front.
• Bend both knees.
• Back heel stays on the floor.
• Hold 30 seconds each side.

Common mistakes

• Back heel lifting.
• Bouncing.

Where to start

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.

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