Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch

Also known as: soleus stretch standing, achilles stretch, bent knee calf stretch, soleus achilles stretch

Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch is a isolation exercise for the calves. Main target: soleus. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

TypeIsolation

MovementStatic hold

CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Primary

Soleus

How to do it

1. Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, one foot slightly in front of the other.
2. Bend both knees, keeping your back heel on the floor. Switch sides.

Similar exercises

Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall

Bodyweight

Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius

Ankle Circles

Bodyweight

Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius

Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall

Bodyweight

Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius

Knee Circles

Bodyweight

Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius

Seated Calf Stretch

Bodyweight

Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius

Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

Bodyweight

Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius

Alternatives with other equipment

Seated Calf Raise

Machine

Soleus

Barbell Seated Calf Raise

Barbell

Soleus

Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise

Dumbbell

Soleus

Posterior Tibialis Stretch

Other

Soleus

Smith Machine Seated Calf Raise

Smith machine

Soleus

Anterior Tibialis-SMR

Foam roll

Tibialis anterior