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Assisted lying calves stretch

Beginner

Assisted lying calves stretch is a isolation machine exercise for the calves, also working the hamstrings.

What it works

Primary muscle

Calves

Also works

Hamstrings

Equipment
Machine
Movement
Mobility
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Assisted
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Lie on your back with your legs extended.
  2. 2Bend one knee and place your foot flat on the ground.
  3. 3Using your hands or a towel, gently pull your toes towards your body, feeling a stretch in your calf.
  4. 4Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  5. 5Release the stretch and repeat on the other leg.

What to do instead

  • Seated calf stretchBodyweight
  • Calf stretch with hands against wallBodyweight
  • Calf push stretch with hands against wallBodyweight
  • Calf stretch with ropeOther
  • Posterior tibialis stretchOther
  • Peroneals stretchOther

Harder variations

  • Calf stretch with ropeOther
  • Seated calf stretchBodyweight
  • Calf stretch with hands against wallBodyweight
  • Calf push stretch with hands against wallBodyweight
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