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Illustration showing bent-knee soleus stretch

Static stretch

Bent-knee soleus stretch

Deeper lower-calf muscle

Setup
Wall or desk
Focus
Calves

Step by step

  1. Use a staggered stance facing the support.
  2. Keep the rear heel grounded and bend both knees slightly while shifting forward.
  3. Maintain the rear foot pointing ahead, then switch sides.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: ChoosePT home stretching — Moderate Calf Stretch