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How to do Peroneals Stretch

The peroneals stretch is a flexibility exercise targeting the calf muscles, ankles, and feet. It uses a rope to assist in stretching the lower leg, improving mobility and reducing tightness.

Peroneals Stretch demonstration
Primary muscle
Calves
Also works
Ankles and Feet
Equipment
Rope
Level
Beginner
Category
Legs

How to do Peroneals Stretch, step by step

  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Loop the rope around the ball of your foot and hold the ends of the rope with your hands.
  3. Gently pull the rope towards you, flexing your foot and stretching your calf muscles.
  4. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
  5. Release the tension on the rope and repeat the stretch on the other leg.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Peroneals Stretch works your calves as the main mover, with help from your ankles and feet.

Track Peroneals Stretch in SPLYT

Peroneals Stretch is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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