calf stretch with rope

A lower legs exercise targeting the calves, performed with rope.

calf stretch with rope demonstration
calf stretch with rope β€” demonstration

Body part

Lower Legs

Equipment

Rope

Target muscles

Calves

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings

How to do calf stretch with rope

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

  2. Hold the ends of the rope in each hand and place the middle of the rope around the ball of your right foot.

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

  4. Lean forward, keeping your back straight, and gently pull on the rope to stretch your calf.

  5. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then release.

  6. Repeat on the other leg.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Calves

Secondary

Hamstrings

Related exercises

All lower legs exercises β†’

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