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Calves

Calves-SMR

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LevelIntermediateEquipmentFoam rollerForceStatic

A foam-rolling technique that applies pressure to the calf muscles to ease tightness before or after training.

Stretching
Primary musclesCalves

Setup

  1. 1Sit on the floor and place a foam roller under your calves.
  2. 2Place your hands on the floor beside you and lift your hips off the ground.
  3. 3Cross one ankle over the other if you want more pressure.

How to perform

  1. 1Roll slowly from just above the ankle to just below the knee.
  2. 2Pause on any tender spot for 20-30 seconds.
  3. 3Rotate your legs slightly to cover the inner and outer calf.
  4. 4Roll for about a minute on each side.

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