Seated Calf Stretch

What it is

This seated stretch effectively targets the muscles in your lower leg, primarily your calves. You will gently pull your toes toward your body to lengthen the gastrocnemius and soleus. It helps improve ankle flexibility and promotes muscle recovery.

Technique tips

• Maintain an upright posture throughout the stretch.
• Keep your working leg fully extended.
• Gently pull your toes toward your shin.
• Use a towel or strap if your hands cannot reach your toes.
• Hold the stretch for 10 to 20 seconds per side.
• Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.