Beginner exercise

Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall

  • Flexibility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall

  1. Stand facing a wall from several feet away.
  2. Stagger your stance, placing one foot forward.
  3. Lean forward and rest your hands on the wall, keeping your heel, hip and head in a straight line.
  4. Attempt to keep your heel on the ground.
  5. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.

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