Calves · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Calf Stretch With Hands Against Wall
A standing calf stretch: hands on a wall, one leg stepped back with the heel pressed down and the knee straight. Leaning your hips toward the wall stretches the calf of the back leg. Bend that knee slightly to reach the lower calf.
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Calf 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 your right foot back, keeping your heel on the ground and your leg straight.
- Bend your left knee and lean forward, keeping your back leg straight and your heel on the ground.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- Switch legs and repeat the stretch.
Muscles worked
Calf Stretch With Hands Against Wall works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings.
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