How to Stretch Your Calves

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Warm up.

   Get your muscles ready to be stretched by walking around a bit or taking a brief, easy jog.
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   Step 2: Stand facing a wall

   , Your arms should be about shoulder-width apart. ,, Bend the knee of your front leg as necessary, but try to keep the knee on your back leg straight, and keep both feet flat on the ground.
   
   You should feel the stretch in the calf of your rear foot.
   
   Make sure you're really stretching the muscle, but don't overdo it. , Breathe deeply and rhythmically. ,,
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   Step 3: telephone pole or other straight

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   Step 4: sturdy support.

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   Step 5: Place your hands flat on the wall at chest level.

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   Step 6: Put one foot slightly behind you

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   Step 7: keeping that foot flat on the ground.

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   Step 8: Move your other leg slightly forward and gradually lean in to the wall.

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   Step 9: Hold the stretch position for 10-15 seconds.

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    Step 10: Stretch the other leg in the same manner.

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    Step 11: Repeat as desired.

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