Exercise guide

Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

CategoryStretching ForceStatic LevelBeginner

How to do the Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch: step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Calves), and equipment. Log it in Vantora.

How to perform the Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch exercise

How to do the Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

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

Muscles worked

calves hamstrings

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