Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
calveslower legs
Seated Calf Stretch (Male)
The seated calf stretch (male) is a flexibility exercise targeting the calf muscles. It is performed while seated, requiring no equipment other than a chair or bench, and focuses on stretching the calves and, to a lesser extent, the hamstrings.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Sit on the edge of a chair or bench with your feet flat on the ground.
- 2.Extend one leg straight out in front of you, keeping your heel on the ground.
- 3.Lean forward slightly, feeling a stretch in your calf muscle.
- 4.Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 5.Switch legs and repeat the stretch.
Secondary Muscles
hamstrings
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