standing calves calf stretch
standing calves calf stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: body weight.
- Target muscle
- calves
- Muscle group
- hamstrings
- Body part
- lower legs
- Equipment
- body weight
Secondary muscles
hamstrings, glutes
How to perform
- Stand facing a wall or sturdy object, about an arm's length away.
- Place your hands on the wall or object at shoulder height.
- Step back with one foot, keeping your heel flat on the ground.
- Bend your front knee slightly and lean forward, keeping your back leg straight.
- You should feel a stretch in your calf muscle.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- Repeat on the other leg.