Downward Dog Calf Stretch

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Floor

Type

Static stretching

Sides

Both sides

Hold time

60 s per set in our routines

How to do the Downward Dog Calf Stretch

1. Start in tabletop, tuck your toes, and lift into a pike with hips high and legs straight.
2. Lift one foot and rest it across the heel of the opposite foot.
3. Press the standing heel toward the floor to feel the calf stretch and hold before switching sides.

Tips

• Distribute weight between hands and the grounded foot.
• Keep the standing heel reaching toward the floor for maximum stretch.

Adjustments

• Bend the standing knee slightly if your calves feel extra tight.

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