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Calf muscles stretching

Calves Stretching 10 Variants

Variants

Each variation trains a little differently: pick the right one and add it to your plan.

Calf Stretch in Lunge — exercise demonstration

Calf Stretch in Lunge

Calves Iliopsoas Quadriceps Abdominals Glutes Hamstrings
Bodyweight

Calf stretch in a lunge position while keeping the heel on the floor.

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Calf Stretch with Foot Against Wall — exercise demonstration

Calf Stretch with Foot Against Wall

Calves Peroneals Tibialis Anterior Glutes Quadriceps Hamstrings
Bodyweight

Calf stretch with the forefoot against a wall and the knee extended.

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Downward dog calf stretch — exercise demonstration

Downward dog calf stretch

Calves Peroneals Tibialis Anterior Hamstrings Abdominals Deltoids Latissimus Dorsi
Bodyweight

In an inverted V position, press each heel toward the floor alternately.

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Seated Straight-Leg Calf Stretch — exercise demonstration

Seated Straight-Leg Calf Stretch

Calves Lower Back Hamstrings Abdominals
Bodyweight

Seated straight-leg calf stretch performed without equipment.

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Step calf stretch — exercise demonstration

Step calf stretch

Calves Peroneals Abdominals Quadriceps
Stepper

Place the forefoot on a step and slowly let the heel drop below the edge.

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Supine calf stretch with — exercise demonstration

Supine calf stretch with

Calves Forearms Peroneals Abdominals Erector Spinae
Resistance Therapy

Lying on your back, use a strap around the forefoot and pull the toes toward you.

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Supine Straight-Leg Calf Stretch with Strap — exercise demonstration

Supine Straight-Leg Calf Stretch with Strap

Calves Forearms Peroneals Hamstrings Abdominals Erector Spinae
Training Rope

Supine straight-leg calf stretch using a rope or strap.

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Wall gastrocnemius stretch — exercise demonstration

Wall gastrocnemius stretch

Calves Peroneals Tibialis Anterior Glutes Quadriceps Hamstrings
Bodyweight

Place hands on a wall, keep the rear leg straight, and press the heel into the floor.

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Wall soleus stretch — exercise demonstration

Wall soleus stretch

Calves Peroneals Tibialis Anterior Glutes Quadriceps Hamstrings
Bodyweight

With the rear knee slightly bent, press the heel down to stretch the soleus.

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Frequently asked questions

Calf muscles stretching: which muscles does it work?
It mainly works the Calves.
Calf muscles stretching: do you need equipment?
No, it can be done with just your bodyweight.
Calf muscles stretching: what variations are there?
Common variations include: Calf Stretch in Lunge, Calf Stretch on Step, Calf Stretch with Foot Against Wall, Downward dog calf stretch, Seated Straight-Leg Calf Stretch, Step calf stretch, Supine calf stretch with, Supine Straight-Leg Calf Stretch with Strap, Wall gastrocnemius stretch, Wall soleus stretch.

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