Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall

Also called wall calf stretch, forearm wall calf stretch and calf stretch.

Works

Calves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. Stand facing a wall from a couple feet away.

1. Lean against the wall, placing your weight on your forearms.
2. 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.

Cues

• Forearms on the wall, feet back.
• Heels down on the floor.
• Lean in until the calves pull.
• Walk the feet back to deepen.

Common mistakes

• Heels lifting.
• Bending at the waist.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

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