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Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch — starting positionStanding Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch — end position
Primary muscles
Calves
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Static

How to do the Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

  1. 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. 2

    Support your weight on your left leg and place your left hand on your left thigh.

  3. 3

    Pull your right toes toward your knee until you feel a stretch in your calf.

Secondary muscles worked

Hamstrings

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