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Mobility Β· Lower body
Foam roll calves
Difficulty Mobility
How to perform it
Sit with legs extended, roller under your calves; the other leg can rest on top for deeper pressure. Releases the gastrocnemius and soleus β important for dorsiflexion (deep squat, deadlift, running).
Equipment
- Foam roller (grid) / Foam roller (smooth)Bodyweight
Muscles worked
Front
Back
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