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Movement · Lower Legs

Standing Calves Calf Stretch

Stand facing a wall or sturdy object, about an arm's length away. Place your hands on the wall or object at shoulder height. Step back with one foot, keeping your heel flat on the ground. Bend your front knee slightly and lean forward, keeping your back leg straight. You should feel a stretch in your calf muscle. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. Repeat on the other leg.

TargetCalves
Equipmentbody weight
Body partLower Legs

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand facing a wall or sturdy object, about an arm's length away.

  2. 2

    Place your hands on the wall or object at shoulder height.

  3. 3

    Step back with one foot, keeping your heel flat on the ground.

  4. 4

    Bend your front knee slightly and lean forward, keeping your back leg straight.

  5. 5

    You should feel a stretch in your calf muscle.

  6. 6

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

  7. 7

    Repeat on the other leg.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Calves

Secondary

HamstringsGlutes

Training plans

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