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Calf Stretch

🤸 Flexibility / Mobility · Lower

Also known as: standing calf stretch, gastrocnemius stretch, gastroc stretch

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Duration
/calf_stretch 30s
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Demonstration

Calf Stretch demonstration animation
Demo: Seated Calf Stretch (Male) — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 CalvesHamstrings🛠 Body Weight
  1. Sit on the edge of a chair or bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Extend one leg straight out in front of you, keeping your heel on the ground.
  3. Lean forward slightly, feeling a stretch in your calf muscle.
  4. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

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