Ankle Circles
Equipment: Body Only
Primary muscles: Calves
Stretching
Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch Exercise
Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch is a Beginner Stretching exercise using Body Only for Calves. Place your right heel on a step with your knee extended and l...
Exercise Details
- Category
- Stretching
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Body Only
- Force
- Static
- Primary muscles
- Calves
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
How to Do Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
- 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.
- Support your weight on your left leg and place your left hand on your left thigh.
- Pull your right toes toward your knee until you feel a stretch in your calf.
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