Single Heel Drop Achilles Stretch
Heel sinking off a step with the knee slightly bent; the bend aims the stretch at the Achilles.
How to do it
Setup
Ball of one foot on a step's edge, a hand on the rail.
Steps
- Bend the knee a little and keep it bent.
- Let the heel sink slowly below the step.
- Hold and breathe, then switch feet.
Common mistakes
Straightening the knee: the bend keeps the stretch at the Achilles. Bouncing the heel: sink slowly and hold. Letting go of the rail: one foot on an edge needs a hand on something.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
