Standing Calves Calf Stretch
- Body part
- Lower legs
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Equipment
- No equipment — bodyweight
- Sports fields
How to perform it
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.
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