Wall calf stretch
A simple wall-supported stretch for the calves, great after walking, running or a day on your feet.
BeginnerWallLow impactSuggested: 20 sec per side
How to do it
- Stand facing a wall and place both hands on it at shoulder height.
- Step your left foot back, keeping the leg straight and the heel on the floor.
- Bend your front knee and lean your hips toward the wall.
- Stop when you feel a stretch in your back calf, then hold.
- Switch legs and repeat.
Work one side, then switch. Timed sets run once per side.
Form tips
- Point the toes of your back foot straight ahead.
- Keep your back heel pressed into the floor.
- Bend your back knee slightly to move the stretch lower down the calf.
Muscles worked
Calves