How to stretch your calves after exercise?

Many people have the good habit of stretching after exercise, because stretching exercises can improve our body's flexibility, and stretching before exercise can reduce the chance of injury and muscle soreness caused by strenuous exercise. Therefore, stretching exercises have a great impact on our fitness results, and it is important to master the correct stretching method. Below I will introduce how to stretch your calves after exercise.

Stretching exercise 1

1. Stand facing the wall, stretch your arms out, shoulder-width apart, and press your palms against the wall.

2. Bend your right knee so that your thigh and calf are close to 90 degrees. Take a big step back with your left leg, into a lunge.

3. Stay for a moment and switch legs.

Stretching exercise 2

1. Hold the railing, table or other support of a certain height with your right hand, and keep your back straight.

2. Lift your left leg backward, grab your left ankle with your left hand, and pull hard so that your calf is pressed against the back of your thigh.

3. Straighten your right leg, hold for a few breaths, slowly lower your left leg, and then switch to the other side.

Stretching exercise 3

1. Stand facing a railing, table or other object at a certain height with your legs together.

2. Lift your right leg, place your heel on the railing, curl your toes, and flex your ankle.

3. Straighten your legs, straighten your waist, bend your upper body forward, and stretch your right hand to touch your right toe. (If you can't touch it, just get as close as possible)

4. Maintain even breathing, stay for a moment, and switch to the other leg.

Stretching exercise 4

1. Stand facing the wall with your legs together, palms against the wall, elbows bent, and do wall push-ups.

2. Take a small step back with your right leg, lift your heel off the ground, and form a straight line with your leg and body.

3. Place the front of your left foot against the wall, with your heel on the ground, and press down hard to stretch your calf muscles.

4. Keep your back straight, do not hunch your chest, maintain even breathing, stay for a moment, and switch legs.

I believe you have now understood the above explanation about stretching methods. Many people believe that skipping rope and running will make the legs thicker, which is caused by not stretching after exercise. Stretching can help shape a good body shape. Whether before or after exercise, the editor recommends that everyone should do some stretching exercises.