Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall

Also called wall calf stretch, runner's calf stretch and staggered calf stretch.

Works

Calves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. Stand facing a wall from several feet away. Stagger your stance, placing one foot forward.

1. Lean forward and rest your hands on the wall, keeping your heel, hip and head in a straight line.
2. Attempt to keep your heel on the ground. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.

Cues

• Hands on the wall, one foot back.
• Back heel down, toes forward.
• Heel, hip and head in a line.
• Lean in, hold and breathe.

Common mistakes

• Back heel lifting.
• Toes turning out.

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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