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Calf stretch with hands against wall

Calf stretch with hands against wall

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Stretching

Target Muscle

Calves

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Lower legs

A stretch targeting the calves, performed by leaning against a wall with one leg extended back and the heel pressed to the ground.

A stretch targeting the calves, performed by leaning against a wall with one leg extended back and the heel pressed to the ground.

A stretch targeting the calves, performed by leaning against a wall with one leg extended back and the heel pressed to the ground.

How to Do the Calf stretch with hands against wall

How to Do the Calf stretch with hands against wall

How to Do the Calf stretch with hands against wall

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.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Ankle circles

Ankle dorsal flexion

Assisted lying calves stretch

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