Calf Stretch - Pressing Against a Wall

Learn how to stretch your calf muscles by leaning against a wall. This calf stretch is commonly used by runners. Find more calf stretches at Stretching Main.

Execution

• Stand in a bow stance facing a wall, making sure your toes point straight forward.
• Fully extend the knee of your back leg and place your hands on the wall so that your back leg, torso, and arms form a straight line.
• Press your body against the wall, keeping the heel of your back leg on the floor to stretch your calf muscles.
• Lower your hips at the same time to increase the stretch.
• Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds, then switch legs and repeat.

Advice

• Always start your leg stretches by stretching the calf muscles.
• This calf stretch is not suitable for ballistic or isometric stretching.
• Always warm up for a few minutes before beginning any stretching routine.

Suggestions

• Calf Stretch on a Stair
• Barbell Calf Raise

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