Legs·Bodyweight

Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

Calves · Bodyweight

Beginner

Body Part

Legs

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Force

Static

The Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Calves.

Muscles Worked

Calves primaryHamstrings secondary

How to Do the Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

  1. 1Place 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. 2Support your weight on your left leg and place your left hand on your left thigh.
  3. 3Pull your right toes toward your knee until you feel a stretch in your calf.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.