standing calves calf stretch

How to perform it

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

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