Seated Towel Calf Stretch
Sit on the floor, wrap a towel around the ball of one foot, keep your knee straight, and pull the towel toward you to draw the toes back into dorsiflexion.
How to do the Seated Towel Calf Stretch
- Sit on the floor.
- Wrap a towel around the ball of one foot.
- Keep your knee straight.
- And pull the towel toward you to draw the toes back into dorsiflexion.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Calves, Hamstrings.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Plantar Fasciitis, Ankle Sprain.
Body Fix walks you through the Seated Towel Calf Stretch with a guided timer, demo video, and progressions. Free on iOS.
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