How to Do Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch

Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch is a calves exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch

  1. 01Drop into a low crouch or lunge with one knee tucked toward the chest and the other leg extended slightly back.
  2. 02Plant the heel of the back foot firmly on the ground while keeping the knee slightly bent.
  3. 03Shift the body weight backward to increase the tension in the lower calf of the rear leg.
  4. 04Hold the position while maintaining a flat back and even breathing.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Calves Pushes off the ground through the ankle.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Direct the weight into the heel of the rear foot to maximize the stretch in the lower calf and Achilles tendon.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch questions

What muscles does Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch work?

Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch correctly?

Drop into a low crouch or lunge with one knee tucked toward the chest and the other leg extended slightly back. Plant the heel of the back foot firmly on the ground while keeping the knee slightly bent. Shift the body weight backward to increase the tension in the lower calf of the rear leg. Hold the position while maintaining a flat back and even breathing.

What is the A90 coach tip for Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch?

Direct the weight into the heel of the rear foot to maximize the stretch in the lower calf and Achilles tendon.

Is Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch suitable for beginners?

Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch?

No. Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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