Calf Push Stretch with Hands Against Wall
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Calf Push Stretch with Hands Against Wall effectively stretches the calf muscles by leveraging body weight against a wall. It helps improve flexibility in the calves and is beneficial for activities that require strong, flexible legs.
How to do it
- Stand facing a wall, arms extended, hands flat against it.
- Step back with one foot, keeping it flat on the ground.
- Bend the front knee, maintaining a straight back leg, and hold the stretch.
- Press gently against the wall for more intensity.
- Hold for 15-30 seconds, then switch legs.
Muscles worked
Primary Gastrocnemius Soleus
Secondary Tibialis Anterior