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Calves

Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch

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LevelBeginnerMechanicIsolationForceStatic

A bent-knee calf stretch that targets the deep soleus muscle and the area near the Achilles tendon.

Stretching
Primary musclesCalves

Setup

  1. 1Face a wall and rest your palms on it around chest height.
  2. 2Take one long step backward, keeping both sets of toes pointing at the wall.

How to perform

  1. 1Keep the rear heel pressed down and soften both knees.
  2. 2Sink your hips slightly until the lower portion of the rear calf feels stretched.
  3. 3Stay there for 20–30 seconds.
  4. 4Swap legs and repeat.

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