Calf Stretches for Running, Walking, and Squats

Hamstring Floss

Shift between a bent-knee lunge and a straightened front leg to glide the hamstring.

Calf Wall Stretch

Press the back heel down with toes forward and lean into the wall.

3:00wall

Legs Up the Wall

Rest your legs up a wall or couch and let the breath become slower.

2:00strap or towel

Supine Hamstring Strap

Loop a strap or towel around one foot and extend the leg toward the ceiling.

Pyramid Stretch

Step one foot back, square the hips, and fold over the front leg.

Downward Dog Pedal

Lift hips into downward dog and alternate bending one knee while lengthening the other heel.

1:15wall

Ankle Knee-to-Wall

Drive one knee toward the wall while keeping the heel planted.

1:15wall

Bent-Knee Calf Stretch

Bend the back knee slightly while keeping the heel down to target the lower calf.

1:15

Hamstring Sweep

Reach hips back, straighten the front leg, and sweep hands toward the toes.

1:00

Reclined Ankle Circles

Lie back, lift one leg slightly, and circle the ankle in both directions.

2:30wall

Wall Hamstring Scoot

Lie near a wall with one leg up and adjust distance until the stretch is steady.

Routines

Guided routines that include this area

Morning Mobility

A gentle wake-up flow for hips, spine, shoulders, and breath before the day starts.

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Intermediate

Full Body Flexibility

A balanced routine for hamstrings, hips, shoulders, calves, and the upper back.

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Lower Back Relief

Comfortable floor stretches that reduce stiffness around the hips, glutes, and low back.

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Intermediate

Runner Recovery

Post-run mobility for calves, hip flexors, quads, hamstrings, and glutes.

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Sleep Wind Down

Slow stretches and longer holds to downshift the nervous system before bed.

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