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How to Do Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the calf stretch hands against wall.

How to do it

1. Stand facing a wall from several feet away. Stagger your stance, placing one foot forward.
2. Lean forward and rest your hands on the wall, keeping your heel, hip and head in a straight line.
3. Attempt to keep your heel on the ground. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.

Form tips

• Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
• Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
• Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
• Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.