Exercise Guide
Calf Stretch With Rope
intermediate
Exercise Visual
Calf Stretch With Rope
Calves • Rope
intermediateCategory
lower legs
Body Part
lower legs
Equipment
rope
Target
calves
Instructions
- 1
Stand facing a wall or sturdy object with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Hold the ends of the rope in each hand and place the middle of the rope around the ball of your right foot.
- 3
Step back with your left foot, keeping your heel on the ground and your leg straight.
- 4
Lean forward, keeping your back straight, and gently pull on the rope to stretch your calf.
- 5
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then release.
- 6
Repeat on the other leg.
Muscles
HamstringsCalves