Seated Calf Stretch
Instructions
- Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you
- Place the top of your left foot against the wall
- Keeping your left heel against the wall, bend your right knee and place your right foot flat on the floor
- Lean your upper body toward the wall, feeling the stretch in your left calf
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds
- Repeat this stretch on your right calf
- Repeat the stretch 3-5 times on each leg
Benefits
- Calves: This stretch helps to increase flexibility and range of motion in the calf muscles and the Achilles tendon. It also helps to reduce tightness and tension in the lower leg and improve circulation in the calves.