How to Do Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch

Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch is a calves exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch

  1. 01Stand facing a wall and place both hands against it at shoulder height.
  2. 02Step the right foot back, keeping the knee straight and the heel flat on the floor.
  3. 03Lunge forward with the left knee while keeping the back leg locked out.
  4. 04Shift the hips forward until a stretch is felt in the upper calf of the rear leg.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Calves Pushes off the ground through the ankle.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the rear heel pressed firmly into the ground to ensure the gastrocnemius is fully lengthened.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch questions

What muscles does Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch work?

Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch correctly?

Stand facing a wall and place both hands against it at shoulder height. Step the right foot back, keeping the knee straight and the heel flat on the floor. Lunge forward with the left knee while keeping the back leg locked out. Shift the hips forward until a stretch is felt in the upper calf of the rear leg.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch?

Keep the rear heel pressed firmly into the ground to ensure the gastrocnemius is fully lengthened.

Is Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch suitable for beginners?

Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch?

No. Lunging Straight Leg Calf Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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