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Seated Calf Stretch
Bodyweight · Mobility · Isolation
CalvesErector Spinae GlutesHamstrings Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Calves, Erector Spinae
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Mobility (Static force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 30-60 sec per set
- Between-set interval
- 45 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Sit on the floor with one leg extended and the other bent, foot flat on the floor
- Loop a towel or resistance band around the ball of your extended foot
- Gently pull the towel/band towards your body, keeping your leg straight
- Feel the stretch in your calf muscle
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Seated Calf Stretch. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Lying Knee to Chest Stretch | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.