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Technique

  1. Sit on a chair or on the ground and wrap a resistance band around one foot.
  2. Adjust the band length so that it is under tension when the leg is straight in front of you.
  3. Flex at the ankle to push the foot away, then let the band bring your foot back towards yourself.
Logging: Repetitions done on one side.

Muscles

Strength

Primary

  • Legs
  • Gastrocnemius
  • Soleus

Equipment

Appears in

Strength
Joint movements
trains stretches
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Ankle swivels

Beginner
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Calf raise

Beginner
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Tiptoe walk

Beginner
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Backward treadmill walking

Beginner
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Single-leg seated leg press calf raise

Beginner
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