Lower legsNo equipmentBeginner
Seated Calf Stretch
Sit tall on a mat, extend one leg straight and pull the toes toward you with the ankle flexed. The other foot stays on the floor to steady the torso.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Stretching
- Mechanic
- —
- Force direction
- Static
- Muscles
- 3
Form sequence
01 · seating
Sit up straight on an exercise mat.
02 · support leg
Bend one knee and put that foot on the floor to stabilize the torso.
03 · extend leg
Straighten your other leg and flex your ankle.
04 · pull and hold · Key step
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.
What's working
3D
- Gastrocnemius
Primary · 209 exercises
- Hamstrings
Secondary · 277 exercises
- Erector Spinae
Secondary · 131 exercises
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