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Standing Calves Calf Stretch

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Calves accessibility Lower Legs
Hamstrings Glutes

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Body Weight

Category

flexibility

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

3.1

Force

push

Standing Calves Calf Stretch is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Lower Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Glutes.

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1

Stand facing a wall or sturdy object, about an arm's length away.

2

Place your hands on the wall or object at shoulder height.

3

Step back with one foot, keeping your heel flat on the ground.

4

Bend your front knee slightly and lean forward, keeping your back leg straight.

5

You should feel a stretch in your calf muscle.

6

Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

7

Repeat on the other leg.

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