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
In Position
How to Do the Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
- 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.
- 2Support your weight on your left leg and place your left hand on your left thigh.
- 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. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written