Popsugar Fitness Workouts How Do I Stretch Tight Calf Muscles? Tight, Sore Calves? Here Are 8 Stretches to Provide Relief June 26, 2019 by Susi May View On One Page Photo 6 of 8 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 6 Standing Soleus Stretch It's important to keep the soleus — the deep calf muscle — loose to prevent problems with the sole of your foot, like plantar fasciitis. Step your right foot back about a foot. Keeping your feet parallel, bend both your knees. Press your right heel into the ground as you shift your weight forward to increase the stretch. Previous Next Start Slideshow WorkoutsStretchesInjury Prevention