calf stretch with hands against wall

A lower legs exercise targeting the calves, performed with body weight.

calf stretch with hands against wall demonstration
calf stretch with hands against wall — demonstration

Body part

Lower Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Calves

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings

How to do calf stretch with hands against wall

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

  2. Place your hands against the wall at shoulder height.

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

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

  5. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

  6. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Calves

Secondary

Hamstrings

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