Stretches
Calf Stretches
The calves are the muscles on the back of the lower leg that point the foot and push you off the ground. The page has filmed moves, from calf rolling to downward dog and deep squat holds, with a sequence and guided routines.
Calf stretches with video
These are the 6 movements from the MoveWell library for this area. Each page has a demo, numbered steps, the muscles worked and common mistakes.
A simple calf sequence
Do these in order: warm-up drills first, then any rolling, then the longer holds. Move slowly and stop if anything is sharp or numb.
| # | Movement | Hold or reps | Sides |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cossack Squats | 6/side | Each side |
| 2 | Calf Smash | 60 s/side | Each side |
| 3 | Downward Dog | 45 s | n/a |
| 4 | Forward Fold | 45 s | n/a |
| 5 | Lying Wall Squat Stretch | 60 s | n/a |
| 6 | Sumo Squat | 45 s | n/a |