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Standing Hamstring Calf Stretch with Resistance Band
The Standing Hamstring Calf Stretch with Resistance Band is a resistance band exercise that targets the calves, with the hamstrings assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Calves
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Resistance band
- Body part
- Lower legs, Upper legs
Step by step
- Stand with one foot slightly forward and loop a resistance band around the ball of that foot.
- Hold the ends of the band and gently pull upward while keeping the leg extended.
- Hinge forward at the hips to increase the stretch in the calf and hamstring.
- Keep your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
- Hold the stretch for the desired duration.
- Maintain slow, steady breathing.
- Switch legs and repeat.
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