Calves · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Seated Calf Stretch
The seated calf stretch (male) is a flexibility exercise targeting the calf muscles. It is performed while seated, requiring no equipment other than a chair or bench, and focuses on stretching the calves and, to a lesser extent, the hamstrings.
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Seated Calf Stretch, step by step
- Sit on the edge of a chair or bench with your feet flat on the ground.
- Extend one leg straight out in front of you, keeping your heel on the ground.
- Lean forward slightly, feeling a stretch in your calf muscle.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- Switch legs and repeat the stretch.
Muscles worked
Seated Calf Stretch works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings.
Track Seated Calf Stretch in SPLYT
Seated Calf 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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