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Racewalk Stretches - Calf Stretch

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Updated February 18, 2007

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Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

Calf Stretch

Stand an arm's-length from the wall/post.

Lean into wall/post, bracing yourself with your arms.

Place one leg forward with knee bent - this leg will have no weight put on it.

Keep other leg back with knee straight and heel down.

Keeping back straight, move hips toward wall until you feel a stretch.

Hold 30 seconds. Relax.

Repeat with other leg.

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