Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch
Description
The lunging straight leg calf stretch is a deep standing calf stretch from a lunge position. The lifter steps into a long lunge with the back leg straight and presses the back heel into the floor while leaning into the front leg. The deep lunge intensifies the stretch.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch Instructions
- Stand tall with feet hip width apart.
- Step one foot back into a long lunge stance.
- Set the back foot flat on the floor pointing forward.
- Keep the back leg straight and the front knee bent.
- Brace your core and keep the chest tall.
- Lean the body weight forward over the front leg.
- Drive the back heel into the floor.
- Hold the stretch with steady breath. Switch sides and repeat.
Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch Form & Visual
Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch Benefits
- Strong calf stretch
- Targets the gastrocnemius
- Useful for runners
- No equipment needed
- Builds ankle mobility
- Strong cool down
Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch Muscles Worked
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Calves
Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Calf Stretch
- Downward Dog
- Wall Calf Stretch
- Single Leg Calf Stretch
- Seated Straight Leg Calf Stretch
