Hominin · exercise
Foot-SMR
Foot-SMR is a intermediate stretching exercise. It works the calves.
intermediateotherstatic movementstretching
- Main muscles
- calves
How to do it
- This exercise stretches the fascia of the muscles in the feet. Start off seated with your shoes removed. Using a foot roller or a similar object, such as a small section of pvc pipe, place your foot against the roller across the arch of your foot. This will be your starting position.
- Press down firmly, rolling across the arch of your foot. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and then switch feet.
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Similar exercises
- Ankle Circles · other, beginner
- Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall · other, beginner
- Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall · other, beginner
- Seated Calf Stretch · other, beginner
- Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch · other, beginner
- Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch · other, beginner
- Anterior Tibialis-SMR · other, intermediate
- Peroneals Stretch · other, intermediate
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).