Beginner exercise

Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall

  • Flexibility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall

  1. Stand facing a wall from a couple feet away.
  2. Lean against the wall, placing your weight on your forearms.
  3. Attempt to keep your heels on the ground.
  4. Hold for 10-20 seconds.
  5. You may move further or closer the wall, making it more or less difficult, respectively.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gastrocnemius, Soleus.

MuscleScoreRole
Gastrocnemius1.0Target, Mobility Target
Soleus0.9Target, Mobility Target
Flexor Hallucis Longus0.5Mobility Target
Peroneus Brevis0.5Mobility Target
Peroneus Longus0.5Mobility Target