Bench Calf Stretch
Lower legsStretchingBeginnerBenchUnilateral
A standing stretch with the ball of the foot on a bench edge, dropping the heel to lengthen the calf.
How to do it
- Place the ball of one foot on the edge of a bench.
- Keep that knee straight.
- Let your heel drop down below the toes.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Tips
- Hold the bench or a wall for balance.
- Keep the movement slow and controlled.
Muscles
Primary: Calves (gastrocnemius)
Secondary: Calves (soleus)
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