Stand facing a wall with both hands on it
Place one foot behind you with the heel flat on the floor
Keep the back knee straight and the front knee bent
Lean forward until you feel a stretch in the back calf
Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds
Switch sides and repeat
Stand facing a wall with both hands on it
Place one foot behind you with the heel flat on the floor
Bend the back knee slightly
Lean forward until you feel a stretch lower in the calf
Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds
Switch sides and repeat
Stand on a step or curb with the balls of your feet on the edge
Lower your heels slowly below the level of the step
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds
Rise back up slowly
Repeat as needed
Sit on the floor with one leg extended
Loop a towel or band around the ball of your foot
Pull the toes toward you while keeping the leg straight
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds
Switch sides and repeat
Perform calf stretches after walking, running, or exercise
Stretch both calves regularly
Avoid bouncing during the stretch
Stop if you feel sharp pain