Calf Stretch on Step

Technique

How to perform Calf Stretch on Step

1. Stand on a sturdy step or curb with the balls of both feet on the edge and your heels hanging off, holding a railing or wall for balance.
2. Shift your weight onto your right foot and bend your left knee slightly so the left heel lowers toward the ground, keeping your right leg straight.
3. Exhale as you gently drop the right heel below the step level, feeling a stretch through your right calf while maintaining an upright torso.
4. Hold the stretch for the recommended duration, breathing steadily and avoiding any bouncing or forced movement.
5. Inhale as you raise the right heel back to the step’s level, then switch legs by straightening the left knee and bending the right to stretch the opposite calf.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions or holds on each side.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gastrocnemius, Soleus.