Black Belt Wiki is a free martial arts wiki. We will help you with Shotokan Kata, Taekwondo Forms, Kicks, Punches, Grappling, Aikido, Goju-Ryu, Krav Maga, Bo Staff, Kyokushin, Judo, Terminology, etc. You can also learn about different martial arts styles. This wiki will also improve your martial arts agility, balance, conditioning, flexibility, speed, etc. Please help others by adding info to this wiki. Page Date - 16 Mar 2018 17:10 FYI - We will be transferring to a new software platform this summer (in order to be better viewed on mobile devices, etc). We apologize for any disruptions!! Things are going a little slower than expected but we hope to be fully converted by the end of August. Runner's Calf Stretch or Push-Up Calf Stretch This page provides details for the martial arts stretch known as the Runner's Calf Stretch. This stretch is also called the Sprinter's Calf Stretch and Push-Up Calf Stretch. This stretch is used by martial arts students in order to loosen their calf muscles before training. Be aware that a torn calf muscle is a common martial arts injury. Other common calf stretches include the Dynamic Calf Stretch, Soleus Stretch, Standing Calf Stretch with Wall, Standing Gastroc Stretch and Towel Foot Stretch. All stretches should be supervised by a trained instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. For additional martial arts stretches targeting other areas of the body, please visit the main Martial Arts Stretches or Yoga for Martial Arts sections. Martial Arts Books - Stretching & Flexibility Instructions - How To Do A Runner's Calf Stretch or Push-Up Calf Stretch
Video Instructions for the Runner's Calf Stretch
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