Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Force
- Static
- Type
- Stretching
Also works: Hamstrings
How to do the 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. Your left knee should be slightly bent and your back should be straight.
- 2
Support your weight on your left leg and place your left hand on your left thigh.
- 3
Pull your right toes toward your knee until you feel a stretch in your calf.
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