Seated Ankle Stretch
Instructions
- Sit in a chair and rest one foot on your other knee
- Grasp the ankle of the foot resting on your knee and gently pull your toes back towards your shin
- You should feel a light stretch in your calf
- Hold this position for 30 seconds
- Repeat 3-4 times
- Switch legs and repeat the stretch on the other side
Benefits
- Ankles: Ankles benefit from this stretch as it helps to increase mobility, reduce stiffness, and improve ankle flexibility. It can also help to improve the range of motion at the ankle joint and reduce the risk of injury.
- Calves: This stretch helps to improve calf flexibility, reduce muscle tightness, and reduce the risk of calf strain. It can also help to improve the range of motion at the ankle joint and reduce the risk of injury.
- Thighs: This stretch helps to improve thigh flexibility, reduce muscle tightness, and reduce the risk of thigh strain. It can also help to reduce the risk of lower back pain and injury.
- Hips: This stretch helps to improve hip mobility, reduce muscle tightness, and reduce the risk of hip strain. It can also help to improve overall posture, reduce the risk of lower back pain and injury, and increase blood flow to the hips.