Foot-SMR

How to do the Foot-SMR

1. This exercise stretches the fascia of the muscles in the feet. Start off seated with your shoes removed. Using a foot roller or a similar object, such as a small section of pvc pipe, place your foot against the roller across the arch of your foot. This will be your starting position.
2. Press down firmly, rolling across the arch of your foot. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and then switch feet.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	calves
Equipment	other equipment
Difficulty	intermediate

No other equipment? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall Bodyweight Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall Bodyweight Seated Calf Stretch Bodyweight Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch Bodyweight Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch Bodyweight Ankle Circles Bodyweight

Easier than the Foot-SMR

Same movement pattern, lower entry difficulty — work up from here.

Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall beginner · Bodyweight Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall beginner · Bodyweight Seated Calf Stretch beginner · Bodyweight

Common questions

What muscles does the Foot-SMR work?

The Foot-SMR primarily works the calves. Anterior Tibialis-SMR, Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall, and Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall train the same muscle, across 7 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Foot-SMR?

The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall, Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall, and Seated Calf Stretch train the same muscle, and 7 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Foot-SMR suitable for beginners?

It is rated intermediate. Start with Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall, Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall, and Seated Calf Stretch and work up.

Similar exercises

Anterior Tibialis-SMR Other Equipment Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall Bodyweight Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall Bodyweight Calves-SMR Foam Roller Peroneals-SMR Foam Roller Peroneals Stretch Other Equipment