How to do the Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall
Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Lower Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings.
Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall demonstration · © GymiaFit
Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Calves
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall step by step
- 1Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2Place your hands against the wall at shoulder height.
- 3Step back with one foot, keeping your heel on the ground and your leg straight.
- 4Bend your front knee slightly and lean forward, feeling a stretch in your calf.
- 5Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 6Switch legs and repeat the stretch.
Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall — questions
What muscles does the Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall work?
The Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall primarily targets the Calves. It also recruits the Hamstrings as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall?
None — the Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall uses your bodyweight only, so it works at home with nothing but floor space.
Is the Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against Wall?
Ankle Circles, Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise, Calf Stretch With Hands Against Wall train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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