How to do Single Leg Calf Stretch
On the floorHoldBoth sidesIntermediate
Single Leg Calf Stretch is a on the floor stretch for your calves, feet and hamstrings. Do it on one side, then switch.
Step by step
- 1Start in a tabletop position on your hands and knees.
- 2Tuck your toes under and lift your hips up and back, straightening your arms and legs.
- 3Lift one foot off the floor and cross it over to rest on your opposite heel.
- 4Straighten your standing leg.
What you should feel
Feel the stretch all along your right calf.
Form tips
- Distribute your weight evenly between your hands and foot. Keep your standing heel pressed into the floor.
- Let your heel melt slowly toward the floor.
- Press gently through your hands… shoulders soft.
Make it easier
Bend your right knee a little if your calf feels very tight.
Coming out of it
Lower your knees down… and rest on your hands and knees.
Muscles it works
Move slowly and stop if anything hurts. This is general guidance, not medical advice; check with a professional if you're injured or recovering.
Do Single Leg Calf Stretch with a coach
In BendEase, a voice coach talks you into Single Leg Calf Stretch, cues you through the hold and tells you when to switch sides, while the guided video shows you exactly how. It's built into routines for your calves and feet.
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