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Soleus Stretch (Bent-Knee Calf)

Bent-knee calf stretch targeting the deeper soleus muscle.

  • Stretch
  • Ankle mobility

Standard dose

Sets
2 each side
Reps / hold
30 sec hold
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Same staggered wall stance as the calf stretch, but bend the back knee slightly.
  2. Keep the heel down and lean until you feel a lower-calf stretch.
  3. Hold and switch.