How to do the press against a wall calf stretch

This is an animated stretching tutorial for the press against a wall calf stretch. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step-by-step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional fitness stretching video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for learning the press against a wall calf stretch.

How to do a Calf Stretch - Press against a Wall

This lesson shows how you can stretch your calf muscle by pressing against a wall. This calf stretch is very simple. Stand in a bowstance, both toes point straight forward. Extend the knee of the back leg and press against a wall, so that the heel is pushed down towards the floor and the calf muscle is stretched.

Description: Calf Stretch - Press against a Wall

* Stand in a bowstance (face towards wall) and let your toes point straight forward to the wall.
* Extend the knee of the back leg and put your hands onto the wall, so that your backleg, your trunk and your arms ore in one line.
* Then press against the wall so that the heel of your back leg moves towards the floor and your calf muscle is stretched. Don't bend the knee hold the stretch for at least 30 seconds.

Trainer advice: Calf Stretch - Press against a Wall

* Start your stretching routine from the lowest muscle (the calf muscle).