Foot turns outward on the drop
Lateral calf stretches rather than the medial gastrocnemius.
Overactive muscles
TFLPeroneals
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch — gastroc (knee straight)↗Mobility · Lower Body
Calf Stretch on a Step
Coaching cues
- Stand on the edge of a step; one heel drops below
- Keep the knee straight for gastroc; bent for soleus
- Hold 30–60 seconds; use a handrail for balance only
- Full range — maximize the dorsiflexion stretch
Common faults 2
Only a partial drop — not using the full step range
Reducing the range defeats the purpose of using a step.
Overactive muscles
GastrocnemiusSoleus
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch — soleus (knee bent)↗