Exercise
Peroneals-SMR
Also known as: peroneals smr, lateral calf foam roll, peroneals myofascial release, outer calf roll
Peroneals-SMR is an exercise for the calves. Main target: lateral gastrocnemius. Equipment: foam roll.
How to do it
- Lay on your side, supporting your weight on your forearm and on a foam roller placed on the outside of your lower leg. Your upper leg can either be on top of your lower leg, or you can cross it in front of you. This will be your starting position.
- Raise your hips off of the ground and begin to roll from below the knee to above the ankle on the side of your leg, pausing at points of tension for 10-30 seconds. Repeat on the other leg.
Similar exercises
Calves-SMR
Foam roll
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Anterior Tibialis-SMR
Foam roll
Tibialis anterior
Alternatives with other equipment
Peroneals Stretch
Other
Lateral gastrocnemius
Seated Calf Stretch
Bodyweight
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Standing Calf Raises
Machine
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Dumbbell
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Calf Raises - With Bands
Bands
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Rocking Standing Calf Raise
Barbell
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
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