Mobility

Calf Roller

The Calf Roller exercise is a simple and beneficial stretch. This action is primarily targeted at your calf muscles, which are the muscles in the lower back part of your legs. This exercise is excellent for flexibility, easing muscle tightness, and it can also be an essential tool in preventing injuries and improving athletic performance.
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Calf Roller instructions
Step-by-step instructions
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Sit down on a mat or floor with your legs extended in front of you.
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Place a calf roller beneath one of your legs, just below the calf muscle.
3
Use your hands to lift your hips off the floor, placing all your weight onto the roller.
4
Slowly roll the roller up and down your calf, from just below your knee to your ankle.
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Remember to perform this on both calves, and not to apply too much pressure initially, as the motion should not cause pain.
Sit down on a mat or floor with your legs extended in front of you.
Place a calf roller beneath one of your legs, just below the calf muscle.
Use your hands to lift your hips off the floor, placing all your weight onto the roller.
Slowly roll the roller up and down your calf, from just below your knee to your ankle.
Remember to perform this on both calves, and not to apply too much pressure initially, as the motion should not cause pain.
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