Proper Way to Stretch Your Calf Muscles
Here are a few tips to obtaining a good calf stretch as well as some common mistakes (calf stretch pitfalls) to look out for:
Be careful not to place your foot too far away from the wall, like the first image.
Place your foot a comfortable step back from the wall. Not too far.
![IMG_2978-1-e1473894818832-225x300](https://backtolife.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_2978-1-e1473894818832-225x300-rotated.jpg)
![Calf-Stretch-stride-set-up-e1473723264570-225x300](https://backtolife.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Calf-Stretch-stride-set-up-e1473723264570-225x300-rotated.jpg)
Keep your foot pointed directly at the wall instead of letting it drift to the side. This first picture is another great example of what NOT to do.
![FullSizeRender-225x300](https://backtolife.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/FullSizeRender-225x300.jpg)
![Calf-Stretch-Posterior-View-225x300](https://backtolife.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Calf-Stretch-Posterior-View-225x300.jpeg)
Maintain a normal arch in your foot. Avoid becoming “flat footed” like the first picture shows. This will ensure that you’re stretching your calf and not inadvertently stretching your foot.
![IMG_2977-300x225](https://backtolife.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_2977-300x225.jpg)
![Calf-stretch-foot-with-arch-300x225](https://backtolife.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Calf-stretch-foot-with-arch-300x225.jpg)
Now gently lean forward Keeping your heel on the floor, so you maintain a straight line from your heel through your hip, shoulders and ear.
You don’t need to be too aggressive with the stretch because after 30 seconds you will feel a stretch. Try to stretch each side for at least 30 seconds. Two times.
![Calf-Stretch-full-body--225x300 (1)](https://backtolife.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Calf-Stretch-full-body-225x300-1.jpg)
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