Seated Calf Stretch
Stretches calves and hamstrings
Mobility & StretchingBeginnerMobilityStretch
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Calves |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Mobility & Stretching |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Mobility · Stretch |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 20-30s each leg |
| Estimated calories burned | ~10 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Sit on floor with legs extended
- Step 2: Loop towel or hands around one foot
- Step 3: Gently pull toes toward you
- Step 4: Keep leg straight
- Step 5: Switch legs
Coaching tips
Benefits
Stretches calves and hamstrings
Common mistakes
Rounding the back
Make it harder
Pull toes toward you
Make it easier
Bend the knee slightly
Breathing
Deep breathing
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