Demo & instructions
Standing Calf Stretch
Also known as: Wall Calf Stretch, Straight-Knee Calf Stretch
Instructions
A wall-supported stretch for the upper calf. One leg reaches back with the knee straight and the heel down while you lean gently forward.
- Movement
- Stretch
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 20–60 sec
Setup
- 1Stand facing a wall and place both hands on it at chest height.
- 2Step one foot back about a stride, toes pointing straight at the wall.
Execution
- 1Keep the back knee straight and press that heel flat into the floor.
- 2Bend the front knee and lean your hips toward the wall until you feel a mild stretch in the back calf.
- 3Hold steady for the target time.
- 4
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
