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Exercise

Peroneals Stretch

Also known as: lateral calf stretch, ankle inversion stretch, foot inversion stretch

Peroneals Stretch — position 1Peroneals Stretch — position 2

Peroneals Stretch is an exercise for the calves. Main target: lateral gastrocnemius. Equipment: other.

EquipmentOther
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Peroneals Stretch: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Lateral gastrocnemius

How to do it

  1. In a seated position, loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. This will be your starting position.
  2. With the leg extended and the heel off of the ground, pull on the belt so that the foot is inverted, with the inside of the foot being pulled towards you. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.

Similar exercises

Rope Jumping
Other
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Donkey Calf Raises
Other
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Balance Board
Other
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemiusSoleus
Foot-SMR
Other
Medial gastrocnemius
Posterior Tibialis Stretch
Other
Soleus
Front Box Jump
Other
Vastus lateralisGluteus maximusMedial gastrocnemius

Alternatives with other equipment

Peroneals-SMR
Foam roll
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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