Beginner exercise
Calves-SMR
Technique
How to perform Calves-SMR
- Sit on the floor and position a foam roller under the fleshy back of one lower leg.
- Place your hands beside or behind you and keep the other foot grounded to share your weight.
- Lift your hips just enough to move the calf slowly over the roller, staying between the knee and ankle rather than rolling over the joints.
- Pause briefly where you choose, then continue with pressure you can control.
- For more pressure, the other leg may rest across the working leg; return it to the floor to reduce pressure.
- Lower your hips and repeat on the other side.
Programming relevance