Follow the exercise progression below ... and lower your heel to gently sink into a calf stretch. Make sure you can relax into the position to optimize your tissue’s ability to let go.

TV doctor Xand van Tulleken has highlighted a simple exercise that could be the answer for those suffering from cramps.

Stretching this calf muscle helps prevent it from tugging ... Do 5 to 10 repetitions daily. This exercise is a little more like a self-massage than an active stretch, but it still helps loosen ...

In my latest attempt to find a routine that works my calves, I came across this 5-minute drill from popular fitness ...

Improve mobility and reduce stiffness with these 10 stretches for people over 50 from an expert. Stay flexible, independent, and injury-free.

This variation also stretches the Achilles tendon ... raises two to three days per week. Because calf raises are a single-joint, isolation exercise, it’s important to pair them with other ...

Some gentle stretching and exercise is one of the NHS-recommended ... This twist on the traditional calf raise sees you point your toes and feet outward to the side while lifting your body up ...

Objective: To investigate the acute effects of isolated eccentric and concentric calf muscle exercise on Achilles tendon sagittal thickness. Design: Within-subject, counterbalanced, mixed design.