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Standing Calf Stretch
A staggered-stance stretch that lengthens the calf by pressing the rear heel down with the back leg straight.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- gastrocnemius · soleus
- Goals
- mobility
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Category
- Stretching
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
How to perform the movement
- Step one foot back into a staggered stance.
- Keep the back leg straight and the heel pressed down.
- Bend the front knee and lean your weight forward.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep the rear heel flat and toes pointing forward.
- Bend the rear knee slightly to target the lower calf.