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Seated calf stretch (male)

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.

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.

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.

How to Do the Seated calf stretch (male)

How to Do the Seated calf stretch (male)

How to Do the Seated calf stretch (male)

Sit on the edge of a chair or bench with your feet flat on the ground. Extend one leg straight out in front of you, keeping your heel on the ground. Lean forward slightly, feeling a stretch in your calf muscle. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Stretching

Target Muscle

Calves

Calves

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Lower legs

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Calf stretch with hands against wall

Calf push stretch with hands against wall

Standing calves calf stretch

Posterior tibialis stretch

Calf stretch with rope

Donkey calf raise

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