Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch

A beginner stretching exercise for the calves, done with just your bodyweight.

Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch: finishing position

Main muscles: Calves
Equipment: Bodyweight
Level: Beginner
Type: Isolation
Movement: Static

How to do the Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch

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

Sets and reps

Mobility	2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch

Questions

What muscles does the Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch work?

Mainly the calves.

Is the Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch?

Good alternatives that train the calves: Ankle Circles, Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall, Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall or Knee Circles.

How many sets and reps of the Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch should I do?

Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).