standing calves calf stretch
standing calves calf stretch — highlighted muscle: calves

Muscles worked

calves, hamstrings, glutes

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standing calves calf stretch

Body part
lower legs
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
hamstrings

Secondary muscles

hamstringsglutes

How to perform it

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    You should feel a stretch in your calf muscle.

  6. 6

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

  7. 7

    Repeat on the other leg.

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