Follow the exercise progression below ... and lower your heel to gently sink into a calf stretch. Make sure you can relax into the position to optimize your tissue’s ability to let go.

To get your calf muscles in shape, here are some exercises you can try. Calf raises are the classic calf-strengthening exercise. They use your body weight to strengthen and tone the gastrocnemius ...

Before attempting these exercises, please see below for tips on how to safely stretch and use resistance bands. Learn how to use the straight and bent leg techniques to safely stretch your lower leg ...

Learn how to use the bent leg technique to safely stretch your calf muscles before and after you walk. PRECAUTION: Be careful to maintain your balance. Hold on to a stable object like a chair, railing ...