How to do it
Turn your toes inward and outward to reach different calf fibers.
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Sit on the ground and place the foam roller under your lower calves.
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Lift your hips off the ground, supporting your weight on your hands.
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Roll from the base of the calves to the lower part of the Achilles tendon.
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Hold on tender spots for a few seconds, then continue rolling.
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Repeat the process for the other leg if doing one leg at a time.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and focus on using your calf muscles to move the roller, rather than relying on momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Sagging the hips toward the ground
- ✕Rolling past the ankle onto the foot
- ✕Locking the elbows straight