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Lower Legs · Roller
Foam Roller Calves
Foam Roller Calves is a beginner isolation flexibility exercise that works the calves (lower legs). It needs a roller. A typical prescription is 2-3 sets of 30-60-second holds, and it burns about 3.1 calories per minute.
- Target
- Calves
- Body part
- Lower Legs
- Equipment
- Roller
- Category
- Flexibility
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Static
- Sets × reps
- 2-3 × 30-60 sec hold
- Calories / min
- ≈ 3.1 kcal
Primary muscles
- Calves
How to do Foam Roller Calves
- Sit with your legs straight and a foam roller under your calves.
- Lift your hips with your hands on the floor.
- Roll slowly from your ankles to just below your knees.
- Turn your legs in and out to reach the sides of your calves.
Form tips
- Cross one leg over the other for more pressure.
- Pause on tight spots.
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Foam Roller Calves FAQ
What muscles does Foam Roller Calves work?
Foam Roller Calves mainly works the calves in the lower legs.
What equipment do you need for Foam Roller Calves?
You need a roller.
How many sets and reps of Foam Roller Calves should I do?
Start with 2-3 sets of 30-60-second holds. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Foam Roller Calves good for beginners?
Yes. Foam Roller Calves is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the calves.
How many calories does Foam Roller Calves burn?
About 3.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 2.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 31 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Foam Roller Calves?
Other exercises for the calves include Calves Stretch on Stairs, Calves Stretch on Step, Calf Stretch With Hands Against Wall and Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch.
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