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Calf Stretch (Rope)

Expert Advice

Maintain a slight bend in the knee of the leg being stretched to target the soleus muscle effectively.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Loop a rope around the ball of one foot and hold the ends with both hands.
  3. Gently pull on the rope to draw the toes towards you, feeling a stretch in the calf muscle.
  4. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch to the other leg.

Details

Primary
Calves
Calves100%
Secondary
100%Calves
Equipment
Rope
Rope
Exercise Type
Stretching