How to do Calves-SMR

Muscles worked

Main: Calves.

Step by step

1. Begin seated on the floor. Place a foam roller underneath your lower leg. Your other leg can either be crossed over the opposite or be placed on the floor, supporting some of your weight. This will be your starting position.
2. Place your hands to your side or just behind you, and press down to raise your hips off of the floor, placing much of your weight against your calf muscle. Roll from below the knee to above the ankle, pausing at points of tension for 10-30 seconds. Repeat for the other leg.

Similar exercises

• Ankle Circles
• Anterior Tibialis-SMR
• Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall
• Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall
• Foot-SMR
• Knee Circles

Instructions from Free Exercise DB, in the public domain. General guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.