Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the calves.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall
- 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.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do calf stretch hands against wall work?
Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall primarily works the calves.
What equipment do I need for calf stretch hands against wall?
The source dataset does not record equipment for calf stretch hands against wall. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of calf stretch hands against wall?
Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall, Seated Calf Stretch, Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
How do I log calf stretch hands against wall in Fitnit?
As time held rather than reps. Fitnit records the seconds and credits them to the calves on your body map, so you can see which muscles you train hard and never stretch.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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