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Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall

An exercise for the Lower Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partLower Legs Target muscleCalves EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Place your hands against the wall at shoulder height.
  3. Step back with one foot, keeping your heel on the ground and your leg straight.
  4. Bend your front knee slightly and lean forward, feeling a stretch in your calf.
  5. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  6. Switch legs and repeat the stretch.

Muscles worked

Calves (primary)Hamstrings

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