WALL CALF STRETCH

The wall calf stretch is a wall assisted exercise that is used to target the ankle plantar flexors. The target leg in this exercise is the front leg. Start by supporting your hands with a wall and separate your legs into a half split stance position. Place the balls of your front leg’s toes against the wall and keep the heel planted on the ground. Lean forwards with your hips to get the knee closer to the wall and feel a stretch in your calves. Hold this stretch for up to 30 seconds before repeating another repetition.

Muscles involved:

• Calves

  • gastrocnemius

  • soleus

• Achilles tendon

• plantarfascia

Related conditions:

• Achilles tendinitis

• Plantar fasciitis

• Ankle dorsiflexion hypomobility

• anterior ankle impingement

• late stage recovery calf strain

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