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Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

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Walking on Incline Treadmill demonstration

Walking on Incline Treadmill
2
Jump on Fit Box demonstration

Jump on Fit Box
3
Walking demonstration

Walking
4
Long Distance Running demonstration

Long Distance Running
5
Walking on Treadmill demonstration

Walking on Treadmill
6
Assault Run demonstration

Assault Run
7
Sprint demonstration

Sprint
8
Downward Dog demonstration

Downward Dog
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Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported demonstration

Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported
10
Walk the Dog demonstration

Walk the Dog
11
Single Leg Vertical Jump demonstration

Single Leg Vertical Jump
12
Runners Stretch demonstration

Runners Stretch

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Crouching Heel Back Calf Stretch trains

Primary Gastrocnemius

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Soleus

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