How to Do
How to Do Seated Calf Stretch With Band, Pnf
The seated calf stretch with band pnf should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the seated calf stretch with band pnf.
Beginning
Beginning Seated Calf Stretch With Band
1. Wrap a resistance band around your left foot and repeat.
2. Hold the opposite end of the resistance band in your hand and press your foot against it while gently pushing on the resistance band.
3. Switch to the right foot and repeat for 30 seconds to a minute.
Movement
Seated Calf Stretch With Band Movement
1. Start off by laying flat on the ground with your back on the floor. Your arms will be to your sides on the ground and your legs should be extended in front of you.
2. One of your legs will be straight on the ground with your toes pointing to the ceiling.
3. The other leg will be slightly bent at the knee. Put the resistance band around that foot and grip the band with both hands.
4. Keep the band tight.
5. Press forward with your toes so that your foot isn't facing straight up anymore.
6. Bring your foot back to the starting position and repeat.
Benefits
Seated Calf Stretch With Band Benefits
Calf muscles should be activated.
Increase your range of motion in the short term.
Long-term flexibility should be increased.
Exercise Aliases
How To Do Calf PNF Stretches with Resistance Band, Thera Band PNF Leg Stretches, Workout Band Stretches.
