Legs·Bodyweight·Isolation

Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall

Calves · Bodyweight

Beginner

Body Part

Legs

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

Force

Static

The Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Calves.

Muscles Worked

In Position

Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall — start position
Start position
Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall — end position
End position

How to Do the Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall

  1. 1Stand facing a wall from several feet away. Stagger your stance, placing one foot forward.
  2. 2Lean forward and rest your hands on the wall, keeping your heel, hip and head in a straight line.
  3. 3Attempt to keep your heel on the ground. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written