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Peroneals Stretch

Peroneals Stretch is a intermediate stretching exercise. It works the calves.

intermediateotherstatic movementstretching

Main muscles
calves

How to do it

  1. In a seated position, loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. This will be your starting position.
  2. With the leg extended and the heel off of the ground, pull on the belt so that the foot is inverted, with the inside of the foot being pulled towards you. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.

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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).

Peroneals Stretch: muscles worked and how to do it | Hominin