Foam Roller Calf / Calves Stretch
- Sit on the ground and position a foam roller underneath your calves. Make sure that you begin towards the top of the muscle, near the knee.
- Place your hands behind you and lift yourself off the ground.
- Slowly move yourself forward allowing your calves to roll 2 to 3 inches on the foam roller. Pause then roll the other way. Continue the back and forth motion. For a deeper stretch, try stacking one leg over the other.
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Related exercises to discover
Standing Barbell Calf Raises
Leg Press Machine Calf Raises
Resistance Band Plantar Flexion / Ankle Pumps
Foam roller calf / calves stretch is a gym exercise that targets calves. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Standing barbell calf raises, leg press machine calf raises and resistance band plantar flexion / ankle pumps. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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