Legs·Bodyweight·Isolation
Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch
Calves · Bodyweight
Beginner
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Force
Static
The Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Calves.
Muscles Worked
In Position
How to Do the Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch
- 1Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, one foot slightly in front of the other.
- 2Bend both knees, keeping your back heel on the floor. 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