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Calf Stretch (Wall)
Standing calf stretch against a wall. Good ankle mobility helps protect the knee.
Stop if
Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.
This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.
- Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
- Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.
Equipment needed
- Works at home
- Works at the gym
Home Options
- wall
No equipment? Try: Step or curb
Dosage
2
Sets
40 sec
Reps / Time
0 sec
Rest
30-45 sec hold each side
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Stand facing a wall, arms length away
- Place hands on wall at shoulder height
- Step one foot back about 2-3 feet
Step 1 of 4
Keep back leg straight, heel firmly on floor
Step 2 of 4
Bend front knee and lean toward wall
Step 3 of 4
Feel stretch in back calf muscle
Step 4 of 4
Hold and breathe, then switch sides
Breathing
- Breathe deeply throughout
- Exhale to relax into stretch
Form Cues
- Back heel stays glued to floor
- Point toes straight ahead
- Don't let back knee bend
- Lean from ankles, not waist
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Lifting back heel
- Turning foot outward
- Bending back knee
- Not holding long enough
Safety Information
Don't bounce. Mild stretch only.
Progressions
Foot further back, add bent-knee version for soleus
Regressions
Foot closer to wall, less lean
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