Seated Toe Extensor Stretch
Seated with one ankle across the other knee, the fingers pull the toes down toward the sole, stretching the top of the foot; held for time.
How to do it
Setup
Seated on a chair, one ankle resting on the other knee, one hand bracing the ankle, the other hand's fingers over the tops of the toes.
Steps
- Hold the ankle still with one hand.
- Pull the toes down toward the sole until the top of the foot stretches, and hold.
- Release, then switch feet.
Common mistakes
Tugging at the tips of the toes: move them slowly as one group. Letting the ankle turn: brace it with the free hand. Forcing a foot that cramps: let go and try again more gently.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
