How to do it
Pause for a few slow breaths when the roller finds a tender spot.
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Lie on one side and place the foam roller under the lower part of one leg.
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Support your upper body with your forearm.
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Cross your other leg over and place the foot on the floor for balance.
- 4
Roll along the side of the calf, from the knee to the ankle.
- 5
Repeat for the desired duration, then switch legs.
Expert tip
Relax the leg being rolled to maximize the effectiveness of the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Roller drifting off the lateral calf
- ✕Rolling past the ankle onto the joint
- ✕Rotating the hips forward out of side-lying