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Form illustrationMobility / Flat Bench
Bench Calf Stretch
A standing stretch with the ball of the foot on a bench edge, dropping the heel to lengthen the calf.
Equipment
Flat Bench
Experience
beginner
Movement
isolation
Form illustrationInstructions
- 01
Place the ball of one foot on the edge of a bench.
- 02
Keep that knee straight.
- 03
Let your heel drop down below the toes.
- 04
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
- 05
Switch sides and repeat.
Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.
Shared primary muscles
