Calf stretch – how to do it right
Hands on the wall, back heel on the floor.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Hands on the wall in a split stance.
- Back leg straight, heel stays down.
- Push your hips toward the wall.
- Switch sides.
How long?
Hold for 30–45 seconds per side, keep breathing, don’t bounce. Then switch sides – BLOX tells you when.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Stretch, Legs. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
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