Peroneals-SMR
Peroneals-SMR is an intermediate stretching that mainly works your calves.
💪 Calves🏋️ Other📈 Intermediate🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side


How to do the peroneals-smr
- Lay on your side, supporting your weight on your forearm and on a foam roller placed on the outside of your lower leg. Your upper leg can either be on top of your lower leg, or you can cross it in front of you. This will be your starting position.
- Raise your hips off of the ground and begin to roll from below the knee to above the ankle on the side of your leg, pausing at points of tension for 10-30 seconds. Repeat on the other leg.
Muscles worked
Primary: Calves
Sets and reps
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
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Exercises that train the same main muscle, including options with other equipment.
Seated Calf StretchBodyweight · Beginner
Peroneals StretchOther · Intermediate
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Posterior Tibialis StretchOther · Intermediate
Calves-SMROther · Intermediate
Foot-SMROther · IntermediateFAQ
What muscles does the peroneals-smr work?
It mainly works your calves.
How many sets and reps of peroneals-smr should I do?
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
Is the peroneals-smr good for beginners?
It suits lifters with some experience. Beginners can start with a lighter weight or one of the alternatives below.