Leaning Heel Back Achilles Stretch
Leaning on a wall, one foot back with the heel down and the knee bent; the lean sets how deep the Achilles stretch goes.
How to do it
Setup
Facing a wall, hands on it, one foot behind the other, toes forward.
Steps
- Bend the back knee, heel still down.
- Lean in and lower the hips to deepen it.
- Hold, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
Straight back knee: that is the calf version; bend it. Heel lifting off: bring the back foot closer to the wall. Toes turned out: both feet point at the wall.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
