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Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch
The Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the calves, with the ankles assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Calves
- Also works
- Ankles
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Lower legs
Step by step
- Begin in a crouched position with one leg forward and the other extended slightly behind you.
- Keep the back heel pressed firmly into the floor.
- Lean your weight forward to deepen the stretch into the calf of the back leg.
- Keep your torso upright and shoulders relaxed.
- Hold the stretch for the desired duration.
- Breathe steadily without lifting the heel.
- Switch legs and repeat.
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