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Peroneals Stretch

Peroneals Stretch is a stretching movement working the calves, 1 muscle group in all. Rated intermediate; needs the right equipment. 27 of the other 872 exercises here hit the same primary muscle, closest being Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall.

Other Equipment intermediate stretching static
Peroneals Stretch — starting position, working the calvesPeroneals Stretch — end position, working the calves

How to do the Peroneals Stretch

  1. In a seated position, loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. This will be your starting position.
  2. With the leg extended and the heel off of the ground, pull on the belt so that the foot is inverted, with the inside of the foot being pulled towards you. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.

Muscles worked

RoleMuscles
Primary calves
Equipmentother equipment
Difficultyintermediate

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Easier than the Peroneals Stretch

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

Common questions

What muscles does the Peroneals Stretch work?

The Peroneals Stretch 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 Peroneals Stretch?

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 Peroneals Stretch 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.

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