Seated Plantar Flexion
Strengthen your calves with Seated Plantar Flexion. A simple exercise to improve ankle stability & lower leg strength. Use a resistance band for best results.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Instructions
1. Sit on a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
2. Loop the resistance band around the ball of one foot while holding onto the ends of the band with each hand.
3. Extending your leg out in front of you, point your toes forward to create tension in the band, but keep your heel on the ground.
4. Slowly press your toes down against the band, pushing as if you are pressing a pedal, while keeping your heel on the ground.
5. Keep the tension in the band and focus on using your calf muscles to perform the pressing movement.
6. Slowly return to the starting position, allowing your foot to come back up but maintaining tension in the band.
7. Perform the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other foot.
8. Rest as needed between sets.
It's important to maintain good posture throughout the exercise and move in a controlled manner to effectively target the calf muscles without risking injury. Adjust the resistance band tension to provide a challenging yet manageable level of resistance.
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