Calves · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall
The calf push stretch with hands against wall is a bodyweight exercise that targets the calves and also stretches the hamstrings. It is performed by standing facing a wall, placing your hands against it, stepping one foot back, and leaning forward to stretch the calf muscle.
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall, step by step
- Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart.
- Place your hands against the wall at shoulder height.
- Step back with one foot, keeping your heel on the ground and your leg straight.
- Bend your front knee slightly and lean forward, feeling a stretch in your calf.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- Switch legs and repeat the stretch.
Muscles worked
Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings.
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