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Hamstrings & CalvesRecovery1 × 40 s per side

Calf Wall Stretch

Lengthen the calves and Achilles to improve squat depth and ankle range.

Omkin body map Front and back schematic with highlightable zones (data-zone). Inline it to highlight with the .on class. FRONT BACK
Target zones
Dosage
1 × 40 s per side
Target areas
Calves, Ankles
Equipment
wall

How to do it

  1. 1Stand facing a wall with the hands on it at chest height.
  2. 2Step one foot back with the leg straight and the heel pressed into the floor.
  3. 3Bend the front knee and lean the hips toward the wall until you feel the calf stretch.
  4. 4Keep both feet pointing straight ahead and hold.

BreathingBreathe steadily and keep the back heel heavy as you exhale.

CautionDo not bounce. Reduce the lean if you feel pain behind the knee or at the heel.

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Guides are general mobility education, not medical advice. Stop if you feel sharp pain, tingling or numbness.