How to do it
Distribute your weight evenly between both feet before leaning into the wall.
- 1
Stand facing a wall with one foot in front of the other.
- 2
Place your hands on the wall for support.
- 3
Keep the back leg straight and heel firmly on the ground.
- 4
Lean forward into the wall until you feel a stretch in the calf of the back leg.
- 5
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then switch legs.
Expert tip
Keep your back leg straight and heel on the ground to effectively stretch the gastrocnemius muscle.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Arching the lower back during the lean
- ✕Rotating the hips open during the lean