How to do it
Cross the opposite ankle over the working leg to add extra pressure.
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Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and a foam roller placed under your calves.
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Place your hands on the floor behind you for support.
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Lift your hips off the floor and roll from just below your knees to your ankles.
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Rotate your feet in and out to target the inner and outer parts of the calves.
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Continue rolling for the desired duration, pausing on any particularly tight spots.
Expert tip
Adjust the position of your legs to target different muscles within the calves, such as the gastrocnemius and soleus.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling past the ankle onto the Achilles
- ✕Gliding too fast over the calf
- ✕Lowering the hips too close to the ground