Exercise technique

standing calves calf stretch

The standing calves calf stretch is a bodyweight exercise designed to stretch the calf muscles. It is performed by standing facing a wall, placing your hands on the wall, stepping one foot back, and leaning forward to stretch the calf of the back leg.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand facing a wall or sturdy object, about an arm's length away.
  2. Place your hands on the wall or object at shoulder height.
  3. Step back with one foot, keeping your heel flat on the ground.
  4. Bend your front knee slightly and lean forward, keeping your back leg straight.
  5. You should feel a stretch in your calf muscle.
  6. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  7. Repeat on the other leg.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hamstrings, Glutes.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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