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CALVES

Prone Calf Stretch

BeginnerBodyweight

This stretch lengthens the calf by driving the heel toward the floor while you hold a raised position. Working one leg at a time lets you control the depth and ease tension out of tight lower legs. It works well after training to aid recovery and cut down soreness.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Set your hands under your shoulders and lift your hips so your body forms a straight line from shoulders to heels.

  2. 2

    Cross one foot over the opposite heel.

  3. 3

    Bend the top knee slightly and press the working heel back toward the floor.

  4. 4

    Ease into the position until you feel a comfortable stretch in that calf.

  5. 5

    Hold for fifteen to thirty seconds.

  6. 6

    Switch legs and repeat on the other side.

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