Seated Calf Stretch
Seated Calf Stretch is a stretching exercise that trains the calves.
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Primary muscles: Calves
Secondary muscles: Hamstrings, Lower Back
How to do it
- Sit up straight on an exercise mat.
- Bend one knee and put that foot on the floor to stabilize the torso.
- Straighten your other leg and flex your ankle.
- Using a band, towel, or your hand if you can reach, pull the toes toward you. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides.
Track it with MyoAmigo
MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Seated Calf Stretch from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Calves volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.
