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Calf Stretch In Downward Facing Dog
Active stretch · Floor · No equipment
What you should feel
Stretch in the calves and the back of the legs.
How to do the Calf Stretch In Downward Facing Dog
- Hands and feet on the ground, arms extended, and hips raised, forming an inverted V.
- Alternate knee flexion. Heel touches the ground during the flexion of the opposite knee.
- Slow and controlled movements, maintaining hips elevated and pelvis aligned with the shoulders.
Muscles and zones
Works the hamstrings, calves & shins, ankles & feet. Sprung uses it in Daily and Activate and Recover routines.
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