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Movement · Lower Legs

Calf Stretch With Hands Against Wall

Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart. Place your hands against the wall at shoulder height. Step your right foot back, keeping your heel on the ground and your leg straight. Bend your left knee and lean forward, keeping your back leg straight and your heel on the ground. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

TargetCalves
Equipmentbody weight
Body partLower Legs

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart.

  2. 2

    Place your hands against the wall at shoulder height.

  3. 3

    Step your right foot back, keeping your heel on the ground and your leg straight.

  4. 4

    Bend your left knee and lean forward, keeping your back leg straight and your heel on the ground.

  5. 5

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Calves

Secondary

Hamstrings

Training plans

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