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Calf Push Stretch with Hands Against Wall
The Calf Push Stretch with Hands Against Wall is a wall and bodyweight exercise that targets the calves, with the ankles and hamstrings assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.
- Target muscles
- Calves
- Also works
- Ankles, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Wall, Bodyweight
- Body part
- Lower legs
Step by step
- Stand facing a wall and place both hands against it at shoulder height.
- Step one foot back while keeping the heel flat on the floor.
- Bend your front knee and gently lean your hips forward to stretch the calf of the back leg.
- Keep your back leg straight and toes pointing forward.
- Hold the stretch for the desired duration.
- Maintain steady breathing and avoid lifting the back heel.
- Switch legs and repeat the stretch on the other side.
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