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Calves-SMR

How to do the Calves-SMR with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

Foam RollIntermediateStatic
Primary muscles

Calves

Secondary

Equipment

Foam Roll

Step by step

How to do the Calves-SMR

  1. 1

    Begin seated on the floor. Place a foam roller underneath your lower leg. Your other leg can either be crossed over the opposite or be placed on the floor, supporting some of your weight. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Place your hands to your side or just behind you, and press down to raise your hips off of the floor, placing much of your weight against your calf muscle. Roll from below the knee to above the ankle, pausing at points of tension for 10-30 seconds. Repeat for the other leg.

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Log it, see it on your body.

Every Calves-SMR set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your calves volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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