Calf Ball Roll

Corrective exercise calf release with a lacrosse ball.

additional smr Gastrocnemius, soleus

Execution

1Seated with calf on the ball
2Cross the other leg to add pressure
3Roll from Achilles to knee
4Pause on tender spots

Cues

Rotate to cover medial and lateral calf
Move the ankle over tender points
Tolerable pressure

Common Errors

Missing parts of the calf
Too little pressure
Rushing

Progressions

1Light pressure -> Firm pressure -> Longer duration -> Add ankle pumps

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