Popsugar Fitness Workouts How Do I Treat Sore Calf Muscles? Loosen Up Your Tight, Painful Calves With These 6 Simple, Expert-Approved Stretches April 14, 2019 by Maggie Ryan View On One Page Photo 3 of 6 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 3 Dynamic Stretch: High-Knee Skips Skip in place by hopping on your right leg while bringing the left knee up toward your chest. Engage your abs as the knee comes toward your chest. Switch legs, and keep skipping while pumping your arms. Skip for 30 seconds. To modify, don't bring your knee up as high. Related: A One-and-Done Workout: Burn Calories and Build Strength Previous Next Start Slideshow WorkoutsStretchesDOMSInjury Prevention