Exercise Guide

Calf Stretch With Rope

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Calf Stretch With Rope

Calves Rope

intermediate

Category

lower legs

Body Part

lower legs

Equipment

rope

Target

calves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand facing a wall or sturdy object with your feet hip-width apart.

  2. 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. 3

    Step back with your left foot, keeping your heel on the ground and your leg straight.

  4. 4

    Lean forward, keeping your back straight, and gently pull on the rope to stretch your calf.

  5. 5

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then release.

  6. 6

    Repeat on the other leg.

Muscles

HamstringsCalves