How to do it
Square both hips to face the wall directly throughout the stretch.
- 1
Stand facing a wall with your hands pressed against it at shoulder height.
- 2
Step one foot back and press the heel firmly into the ground.
- 3
Keep the back leg straight and bend the front knee slightly.
- 4
Lean into the wall until you feel a stretch in the calf of the back leg.
- 5
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch legs.
Expert tip
Keep your back leg straight and your heel on the ground to ensure an effective stretch through the calf muscle.
Common mistakes
- ✕Turning the back foot outward from the wall
- ✕Pushing the front knee well past the toes
- ✕Poking the chin forward toward the wall