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calf stretch with hands against wall

calf stretch with hands against wall

Body Part
Lower Legs
Equipment
Body Weight
Target Muscle
Calves
Secondary Muscles
hamstrings

How to do it

  1. Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Place your hands against the wall at shoulder height.
  3. Step your right foot back, keeping your heel on the ground and your leg straight.
  4. Bend your left knee and lean forward, keeping your back leg straight and your heel on the ground.
  5. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  6. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

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