Legs · Bodyweight
Calf Push Stretch with Hands Against Wall
How to do the calf push stretch with hands against wall, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- time
- Movement
- Isometric
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand facing a wall and place both hands on it at shoulder height. Step one foot back and press the ball of that foot into the base of the wall, then lean your weight forward to push into the stretch through your calf and Achilles. Hold and breathe, then switch sides.
- 1Feel a stretch along your calf and Achilles as you push forward
- 2Keep the back knee straight for the upper calf, slightly bent for the lower calf
- 3Let the tension ease gradually as you hold
Common mistakes
- Do not bounce or force the foot harder into the wall
- Avoid twisting your knee or foot out of line
- Do not hinge from your lower back
Muscles worked
The calf push stretch with hands against wall mainly works the calves.
- CalvesPrimary
- HamstringsMinor
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More calves & shins exercises
- How to do the ankle cars
- How to do the ankle circles
- How to do the ankle rocks
- How to do the resistance band ankle mobilization
- How to do the calf press
- How to do the calf raises with hold
Last reviewed June 2026.