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seated calf stretch (male) demonstration
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seated calf stretch (male)

The seated calf stretch (male) is a flexibility exercise targeting the calf muscles. It is performed while seated, requiring no equipment other than a chair or bench, and focuses on stretching the calves and, to a lesser extent, the hamstrings.

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Equipment

Body Weight

Instructions

  1. Sit on the edge of a chair or bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Extend one leg straight out in front of you, keeping your heel on the ground.
  3. Lean forward slightly, feeling a stretch in your calf muscle.
  4. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

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Variations

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