Stretching

Knee Circles

The knee circles is a beginner stretching exercise for your calves, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Calves
Also works
Hamstrings, Quads
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Knee Circles, starting position
Start
Knee Circles, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Stand with your legs together and hands by your waist.
  2. Now move your knees in a circular motion as you breathe normally.
  3. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Alternatives to the knee circles

Ankle Circles Body weight Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall Body weight Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall Body weight Seated Calf Stretch Body weight Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch Body weight Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch Body weight