Beginner exercise

Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

  • Flexibility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

  1. Place your right heel on a step with your knee extended and lean forward to grab your right toe with your right hand.
  2. Your left knee should be slightly bent and your back should be straight.
  3. Support your weight on your left leg and place your left hand on your left thigh.
  4. Pull your right toes toward your knee until you feel a stretch in your calf.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gastrocnemius.

MuscleScoreRole
Gastrocnemius1.0Target, Mobility Target
Soleus0.5Mobility Target