Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch

Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch is a beginner-level isolation in the stretching category that primarily works the calves.

How to do it

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

Muscles worked

Primary muscles in filled badges, secondary in grey. Tap for more exercises per muscle.

Tips and common mistakes

• •Focus on the muscle contraction and control the eccentric (lowering) phase.
• •Hold each position for 20–40 seconds without bouncing, and breathe calmly.
• •Prioritize full range of motion over heavy weight with partial reps.

Sets and reps

2–3 sets, holding each position 20–40 seconds. Great as a cool-down or mobility session.