Exercise
Knee Circles
Also known as: knee rotation warmup, knee mobility circles, circle knees
Knee Circles is a compound exercise for the calves. Main target: medial gastrocnemius and lateral gastrocnemius. Also works: biceps femoris and vastus lateralis. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Stand with your legs together and hands by your waist.
- Now move your knees in a circular motion as you breathe normally.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Bodyweight
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
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Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall
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Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
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Alternatives with other equipment
Standing Calf Raises
Machine
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Foam roll
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Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
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Calf Raises - With Bands
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