Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
A beginner mobility exercise that works the calves.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
- 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.
- Support your weight on your left leg and place your left hand on your left thigh.
- Pull your right toes toward your knee until you feel a stretch in your calf.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
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Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall
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Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall
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Ankle Circles
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Calves-SMR
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do standing gastrocnemius calf stretch work?
Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch primarily works the calves. The hamstrings assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for standing gastrocnemius calf stretch?
The source dataset does not record equipment for standing gastrocnemius calf stretch. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch 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 standing gastrocnemius calf stretch?
Seated Calf Stretch, Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall, Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
How do I log standing gastrocnemius calf stretch 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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