{"id":2048,"date":"2021-09-23T02:26:39","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T02:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/8-yoga-poses-to-stretch-tight-calves\/"},"modified":"2021-09-23T02:26:39","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T02:26:39","slug":"8-yoga-poses-to-stretch-tight-calves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/8-yoga-poses-to-stretch-tight-calves\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Yoga Poses to Stretch Tight Calves"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re anything like me, your calves are tight all the time. \u201cBut I practice so much yoga!\u201d I say, incredulous at the fact that my calves keep me up at night with cramps, even though I make stretching a priority. So how is this possible? Tight ankles and overuse.<\/p>\n
Our calves are engaged in literally every step we take, and if you supplement your yoga practice with running, hiking, or weight training, fatigue can quickly set in. Reduced ankle mobility is another culprit, not being able to dorsiflex your foot efficiently (or raise your toes up toward your face) puts more strain on the achilles tendon and calves. Our bodies are a kinetic chain, so not addressing tight calves can also lead to knee and hip pain. The gastrocnemius needs to lengthen (think: be flexible) to properly dorsiflex your foot, so if it\u2019s constantly tight and constricted, more walking and exercise will only exacerbate the problem.<\/p>\n
Watch:<\/em> 20 Minutes to Stronger Hips & Legs<\/p>\nWhat Is the Calf Muscle?<\/h2>\n