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Seated Calf Stretch (male)

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Beginner

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Primary: Calves accessibility Lower Legs
Hamstrings

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Body Weight

Category

flexibility

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

3.1

Force

push

Seated Calf Stretch (male) is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Lower Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings.

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1

Sit on the edge of a chair or bench with your feet flat on the ground.

2

Extend one leg straight out in front of you, keeping your heel on the ground.

3

Lean forward slightly, feeling a stretch in your calf muscle.

4

Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

5

Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

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