Lower legsNo equipmentBeginner
Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall
Face the wall, rest your weight on your forearms and lean in. Keep the heels down; adjust difficulty by changing your distance from the wall.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Stretching
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Static
- Muscles
- 1
Form sequence
01 · stance
Stand facing a wall from a couple feet away.
02 · lean in
Lean against the wall, placing your weight on your forearms.
03 · heels down · Key step
Attempt to keep your heels on the ground. Hold for 10-20 seconds. You may move further or closer the wall, making it more or less difficult, respectively.
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