Stand facing a wall with both hands on it
Place one foot behind you and keep the back heel on the floor
Bend the front knee and keep the back leg straight
Lean forward until you feel a stretch in the back calf
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds
Switch legs and repeat
Stand with the balls of your feet on a step or curb
Let your heels lower slowly below the step
Keep your knees straight
Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds
Return to the starting position
Repeat several times
Use a towel or resistance band around the ball of your foot
Sit with your leg extended
Pull your toes toward you gently
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds
Switch legs and repeat
Perform a bent-knee calf stretch
Stand facing a wall with one foot behind you
Slightly bend the back knee while keeping the heel down
Lean forward until you feel the lower calf stretch
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds
Switch legs and repeat
Stretch both calves after walking, running, or exercise
Repeat each stretch 2 to 4 times
Stretch daily for best results
Stop if you feel sharp pain