Straight-Leg Calf Stretch
Straight-Leg Calf Stretch Activate the calf muscles, which serve several everyday functions, including standing and walking, so they can easily become tired or stiff.
BEGINNER
Bent-Leg Calf Stretch
Bent-Leg Calf Stretch places more emphasis on the Soleus muscle and improving strength and flexibility of the lower leg.
Instructions
- In a staggered stance, stand about two to three feet in front of a wall. Make sure the toes of the back foot are in line with the heel of the front foot. Put your hands on the wall.
- Bend your back knee so that you feel a slight stretch above your back ankle. Hold, relax and return to the starting position to repeat with the other leg.
Tips
- Don't stretch your calf too much. You shouldn't feel any pain.
- The key is to hold the stretch rather than moving quickly from one leg to the other.
Alternative Exercises
Assisted Calf Stretch
Assisted Calf Stretch can help you to maintain or improve flexibility in your calf muscles and Achilles tendon. This is also a recommended morning stretch for people with plantar fasciitis as it helps to ensure that your muscles and joints can move freely ...
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