Beginner exercise

Seated Calf Stretch

  • Flexibility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Seated Calf Stretch

  1. Sit up straight.
  2. Bend one knee and put that foot on the floor to stabilize the torso.
  3. Straighten your other leg and flex your ankle.
  4. Using a band, towel, or your hand if you can reach, pull the toes toward you.
  5. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gastrocnemius, Soleus.

MuscleScoreRole
Gastrocnemius1.0Target, Mobility Target
Soleus0.9Target, Mobility Target