1.) Stand on a step or raised surface.
2.) Keep the left foot forward and place the middle of your right foot on the step.
3.) Push the right heel towards the ground, keeping your right leg straight.
4.) You will feel the stretch in the back of the right calf.
5.) Hold the stretch for 35 seconds. Do not bounce. Just hold it.
6.) Swap your legs over and stretch the opposite side.
7.) Repeat this exercise 3 times, stretching both sides. Do it 3 times a day.
1.) Stand on a step or raised surface.
2.) Keep the left foot forward and place the middle of your right foot on the step.
3.) Turn your right foot so that the toes are facing towards the right side (as in figure 1).
4.) Push the right heel towards the ground, keeping your right leg straight.
5.) You will feel the stretch on the left side of your right calf. 6.) Hold the stretch for 35 seconds. Do not bounce. Just hold it.
6.) Do not let go of the stretch. Turn your right foot so that your toes face towards the left side (as in figure 2).
7.) Push the right heel towards the ground, keeping your right leg straight.
8.) You will feel the stretch on the right side of your right calf.
9.) Hold the stretch for 35 seconds. Do not bounce. Just hold it.
10.) Swap your legs over and stretch the opposite side.
11.) Repeat this exercise 3 times, stretching both sides. Do it 3 times a day.
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