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#1708 · Lower Legs · Calves

Assisted Lying Calves Stretch

Target
Calves
Body part
Lower Legs
Equipment
Assisted
MET
2.5
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings

Instructions

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