Mobility and stretches
Calf stretch
Muscles worked: Calves · ankles
How to do it
- Set up. Stand facing a wall with your hands on it. Step one foot back, keeping that leg straight and the heel down.
- Move. Bend your front knee and lean towards the wall until you feel a stretch in the back calf. Hold for 20–30 seconds and keep breathing.
- Finish. Ease off slowly, then repeat with the back knee slightly bent to stretch lower down. Swap legs.
Common mistakes
- Back heel lifting.
- Bouncing.
Where it appears in the member plans
Beginner Reset, Fat-Loss Foundations, 12-Week Home Plan: Bodyweight, 12-Week Home Plan: Dumbbells or Band, Run/Walk Starter Week, Mobility + Core, Cycling Fitness, Cardio & HIIT, Sports Fitness, Walking & Hiking.
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