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Calves · Beginner

Kneeling Soleus Stretch

Controlled flexibility drill to improve comfortable range of motion.

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Kneeling Soleus Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Calves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set up in a half-kneeling position with the front foot flat and the heel firmly grounded.
  2. 02Place the hands on a wall, bench, or thigh for balance while keeping the front knee aligned with the toes.
  3. 03Drive the front knee forward over the toes without allowing the heel or inner edge of the foot to lift.
  4. 04Continue until a stretch is felt low in the calf near the Achilles and soleus.
  5. 05Hold while breathing steadily, then ease back and repeat on the opposite side.

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