Standing Heel Back Achilles Stretch
A big step back, the back knee bent and its heel pressed down; the stretch lands in the lower calf and the Achilles.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, one foot a big step behind the other, both toes forward.
Steps
- Bend the back knee, heel on the floor.
- Sink the hips until the lower calf stretches.
- Hold and breathe, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
Back toes turning out: point them straight ahead. Heel lifting: shorten the step until it stays down. Leaning the torso forward: stay upright; the hips go down.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
