How to Tape Your Calf with Kinesiology Tape — Video

Original Proworks studio footage of a single Y-strip calf application, self-applied standing with the foot raised. About twenty-four seconds, no commentary.

What happens in the video

1. Anchor at the ankle — the solid end of the Y goes down first, stretch-free
2. Up the calf — brought up with the muscle lengthened, light tension only
3. Smooth — the two tails laid either side of the muscle belly
4. Press — rubbed firmly to activate the adhesive
5. Finished — the completed Y-strip

Stills from this footage

The part people get wrong

Position. Taping a shortened, relaxed calf is the usual mistake — put the foot up on a step so the muscle is lengthened before the tape goes on.

Read the full guide

How to apply kinesiology tape to your calf — the complete written guide, with the questions people actually ask about wear time, showering and removal.

Proworks Kinesiology Tape — uncut 5m roll, 5cm wide, 14 colours.

This tape is a support product, not medical advice. Do not apply tape to broken, irritated or infected skin.