Seated Straight-Leg Calf Stretch
Sitting with the legs straight, the hand takes the toes of one foot and draws them back; the calf and the back of the thigh stretch.
How to do it
Setup
Sitting tall on the floor, legs straight in front, toes pointing up.
Steps
- Hinge forward from the hips and take hold of the toes of one foot.
- Draw them back toward you until the calf stretches, knee straight.
- Hold and breathe, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
Rounding the back to reach the toes: loop a towel round the foot instead. Knee bending as you pull: it stays straight on the floor. Pulling on the toes alone: draw the whole ball of the foot back.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
