calf stretch with rope
calf stretch with rope — highlighted muscle: calves

Muscles worked

calves, hamstrings

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calf stretch with rope

Body part
lower legs
Equipment
rope
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
hamstrings

Secondary muscles

hamstrings

How to perform it

  1. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Repeat on the other leg.

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