Form cues
- Keep knee straight
- Flex foot toward you
- Gentle pull, avoid jerking
- Sit tall
Exercise
Calf Stretch with Strap
Lower legs, band
A seated stretch using a strap or resistance band to elongate the calf muscles.
Target: calves. Also works: soleus.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Sit with legs extended on the floor.
- Loop a strap around the ball of one foot.
- Hold strap ends and gently pull foot towards you.
- Keep the knee straight and hold for desired time.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Common mistakes
- Bending knee
- Pulling too hard
- Letting back round
Breathing
Breathe deeply and steadily throughout stretch; exhale gently as you deepen the stretch.
In the app, search for Calf Stretch with Strap and add it to a workout.