Seated Calf Stretch (Male)
- Body part
- Lower legs
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Not listed
- Equipment
- No equipment — bodyweight
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Sit on the edge of a chair or bench with your feet flat on the ground. Extend one leg straight out in front of you, keeping your heel on the ground. Lean forward slightly, feeling a stretch in your calf muscle. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.
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