Exercise Lab

Strap Calf Stretch -- Seated

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Equipment

  • Stretching (No Equipment Needed)

Muscle Groups

  • Calves

Purposes

  • Stretches calves

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Description

  • Seated on the ground, stretch one leg out in front of you.
  • Place a strap (or a rolled towel) around the bottom of the foot of the stretched leg.
  • Keeping your back straight, gently pull back the strap and stretch your ankle.
  • Repeat with the opposite side.

ProTip

  • Keep your chest up and your shoulders down

Mistakes

  • Knee bent too much
  • Hunching forward with the upper body