calf stretch with hands against wall
A stretch targeting the calves, performed by leaning against a wall with one leg extended back and the heel pressed to the ground.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 45seconds
Calories: ~3/per minute
FLEXIBILITY
Target Muscle
calvesLOWER POST
Secondary Muscles
hamstrings
Instructions
- 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.
