Resistance Band Calf Stretch
How to Do Resistance Band Calf Stretch
- Sit comfortably on the floor with one leg straight out in front of you
- Position the other leg so that your knee is bent pointing upwards and your foot is flat on the ground
- Loop a resistance band around the ball of your foot and, holding the ends with a firm grip, lean back slightly while pulling at the ends of the band
- Hold briefly allowing a deep stretch to occur in your calf muscle
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Resistance Band Calf Stretch Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Resistance Band Calf Stretch targets calves. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: resistance bands.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Sprints, standing single / one leg chair calf raises and 180 / twisting jump squats. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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