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Foam Roller Calf Release

  • Beginner
  • Calves

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Setup instructions

1) Place the foam roller on the floor to your left - sit behind it with your left leg extended. Bend your right knee and plant that foot on the floor. Your left calf should have contact with the roller. Your glutes, hands and right foot should have contact with the floor.

2) Sit tall with your chest up.

Perform instructions

1) Find the area of discomfort and hold it in place - apply some pressure.

2) Slowly roll back and forth along the muscle.

Note: If you discover more discomfort around the area, repeat step 1 (for about 20-30s). You shouldn't feel pain.

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