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Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall
Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall is a beginner stretching exercise. It works the calves.
beginnerotherstatic movementisolationstretching
- Main muscles
- calves
How to do it
- Stand facing a wall from several feet away. Stagger your stance, placing one foot forward.
- Lean forward and rest your hands on the wall, keeping your heel, hip and head in a straight line.
- Attempt to keep your heel on the ground. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.
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- Foot-SMR · other, intermediate
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).