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Stretching
Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
beginner·static
Muscles Worked
Primary
Abductor digiti minimi of left footAbductor digiti minimi of right footabductor hallucisadductor hallucisextensor hallucis brevisextensor hallucis longusfibularis brevisfibularis longusfibularis tertiusFirst lumbrical of left footFirst lumbrical of right footflexor accessoriusFlexor digiti minimi brevis of left footFlexor digiti minimi brevis of right footflexor digitorum brevisflexor digitorum longusflexor hallucis brevisflexor hallucis longusFourth lumbrical of left footFourth lumbrical of right footgastrocnemiusplantarissoleustibialis posterior
How to Perform
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.
Alternatives to Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
Same muscles, different equipment or difficulty
