Seated Straight Leg Calf Stretch
Description
The seated straight leg calf stretch is a seated calf and hamstring stretch. The lifter sits with one leg extended straight and reaches forward to grab the toes, pulling them back toward the body. The stretch hits the calf, hamstring, and lower back of the extended leg.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Seated Straight Leg Calf Stretch Instructions
- Sit on the floor with legs extended in front.
- Bend one leg and tuck the foot against the inner thigh of the other.
- Set the extended leg straight with toes pointing up.
- Brace your core and keep the spine tall.
- Reach forward and grab the toes of the extended leg.
- Pull the toes back toward the body.
- Hold the stretch with steady breath.
- Release. Switch legs and repeat.
Seated Straight Leg Calf Stretch Form & Visual
Seated Straight Leg Calf Stretch Benefits
- Strong calf stretch
- Stretches the hamstrings
- No equipment needed
- Useful cool down move
- Builds ankle mobility
- Easy to do anywhere
Seated Straight Leg Calf Stretch Muscles Worked
- Gastrocnemius
- Hamstrings
- Calves
Seated Straight Leg Calf Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Calf Stretch
- Seated Forward Fold
- Toe Touch
- Wall Calf Stretch
