CALF MUSCLE STRETCH EXERCISE

CALF STRETCH 

• The 2 muscles gastrocnemius and soleus in your lower leg together are known as calf muscles 

• If you have tight calf muscles, then it can cause an imbalance of the muscles by making your foot turn outward and increasing unwanted workload on your hip muscles. 

• You may also have a  “flatter” gait, which can cause back pain.

• CALF STRETCH exercise will help to lengthen the tight muscle and prevent muscle imbalance.

• Stretching the muscle will also help to prevent ankle injuries and decrease load at the hip joint. 

HOW TO DO CALF STRETCH?

1. Take a standing position, now press your left hand against a wall, and with your right leg take a good step backward, your feet should be hip-width apart. 
2. Ensuring that you keep your knee over your foot, bend your left leg forward.
3. Change the arms and repeat the same sequence with your other leg.