How to do Calf Stretch

Difficulty: Easy

Impact Level: Low

Target Body Parts: calves

Instructions

Stand up and step your left foot out in front of you. Place the heal of your left foot down on the floor and push your hips back as you bend down with a flat back. Reach your arms forwards and down to try and touch your left toes with your hands. Repeat on the right leg.

Actively lift your toes up and back towards your knee to increase the stretch on the calf muscle. You will also feel this stretch in your hamstrings.

How to make Calf Stretch easier

If you have tight calves and hamstrings getting into this position may feel very difficult. If so, try our assisted Calf Stretch option.

Calf Stretch Assisted

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