Wall Calf Stretch
Press the hands to a wall with one leg back and the heel down, leaning in to stretch the calf.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Muscles worked
- Calves
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement
- Mobility
Sets and reps
- 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets.
- Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the calves, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Wall Calf Stretch work?
- The Wall Calf Stretch mainly works the calves.
- What equipment do you need for the Wall Calf Stretch?
- None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
- How many sets and reps of the Wall Calf Stretch?
- 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
- What can I do instead of the Wall Calf Stretch?
- Barbell Standing Calf Raise, Donkey Calf Raise, Dumbbell Calf Raise and Dumbbell Single-Leg Calf Raise work the same main muscle.
Program it for your clients
Coaches add the Wall Calf Stretch to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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