How to do: Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

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Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch — starting position — Start position

Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1Place your right heel on a step with your knee extended and lean forward to grab your right toe with your right hand. Your left knee should be slightly bent and your back should be straight.
2Support your weight on your left leg and place your left hand on your left thigh.
3Pull your right toes toward your knee until you feel a stretch in your calf.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).