Straight-Leg Calf Stretch
How to Do Straight-Leg Calf Stretch
- Stand a few inches away from a wall, facing it and place both hands on the wall with your arms extended.
- Lean against the wall and bend on leg forward with the other leg extended straight back. Your feet should both be facing forward.
- Push the rear heal to the floor and bring the hips slightly forward.
- Hold the stretch and repeat on the other leg.
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Straight-Leg Calf Stretch Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Straight-Leg Calf Stretch targets calves. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Cardio – road bike / cycling / riding, agility ladder drills and foam roller calf / calves stretch. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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