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Calf stretch with hands against wall

Beginner

Calf stretch with hands against wall is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the calves, also working the hamstrings.

What it works

Primary muscle

Calves

Also works

Hamstrings

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Mobility
Type
Isolation
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Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. 2Place your hands against the wall at shoulder height.
  3. 3Step your right foot back, keeping your heel on the ground and your leg straight.
  4. 4Bend your left knee and lean forward, keeping your back leg straight and your heel on the ground.
  5. 5Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  6. 6Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

What to do instead

  • Calf stretch with ropeOther
  • Assisted lying calves stretchMachine
  • Calf push stretch with hands against wallBodyweight
  • Seated calf stretchBodyweight
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  • Peroneals stretchOther

Easier variations

  • Assisted lying calves stretchMachine

Harder variations

  • Seated calf stretchBodyweight
  • Calf stretch with ropeOther
  • Posterior tibialis stretchOther
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