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Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch

Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch is a beginner stretching exercise. It works the calves.

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Main muscles
calves

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, one foot slightly in front of the other.
  2. Bend both knees, keeping your back heel on the floor. 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).

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