standing calves calf stretch

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

standing calves calf stretch demonstration
standing calves calf stretch — demonstration

Body part

Lower Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Calves

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings, Glutes

How to do standing calves calf stretch

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

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

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

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

  5. You should feel a stretch in your calf muscle.

  6. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

  7. Repeat on the other leg.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Calves

Secondary

HamstringsGlutes

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