Foot-SMR
An intermediate mobility exercise that works the calves.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Foot-SMR
- 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.
- Press down firmly, rolling across the arch of your foot. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and then switch feet.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Foot-SMR
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Calves-SMR
An intermediate mobility exercise that works the calves, using a foam roller.
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Peroneals-SMR
An intermediate mobility exercise that works the calves, using a foam roller.
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Anterior Tibialis-SMR
An intermediate mobility exercise that works the calves.
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Peroneals Stretch
An intermediate mobility exercise that works the calves.
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Posterior Tibialis Stretch
An intermediate mobility exercise that works the calves.
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Knee Circles
A beginner compound mobility exercise that works the calves, needing no equipment.
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Ankle Circles
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the calves.
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Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the calves.
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Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the calves.
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Seated Calf Stretch
A beginner mobility exercise that works the calves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do foot-smr work?
Foot-SMR primarily works the calves.
What equipment do I need for foot-smr?
The source dataset does not record equipment for foot-smr. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Foot-SMR: is it suitable for beginners?
Foot-SMR is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of foot-smr?
Calves-SMR, Peroneals-SMR, Anterior Tibialis-SMR train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
How do I log foot-smr in Fitnit?
As time held rather than reps. Fitnit records the seconds and credits them to the calves on your body map, so you can see which muscles you train hard and never stretch.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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