Banded Calf Stretch
Lower legsStretchingBeginnerResistance bandUnilateral
A lying stretch that uses a band around the ball of the foot to flex the ankle and lengthen the calf.
How to do it
- Lie on your back and loop a band around the ball of one foot.
- Raise the leg and keep it fairly straight.
- Pull the band so your toes draw back toward your shin.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Tips
- Keep the pull steady, not jerky.
- Keep the knee softly straight.
Muscles
Primary: Calves (gastrocnemius)
Secondary: Calves (soleus)
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