Standing Toe Up Achilles Stretch
The ball of one foot up on a step, the heel down and the knee bent forward; the bend puts the stretch into the Achilles.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, the ball of one foot up on a step, its heel on the floor.
Steps
- Bend the front knee forward over the raised toes.
- Lean the body in until the lower calf stretches.
- Hold, then change feet.
Common mistakes
Straight front knee: that is the upper-calf version; bend it. Heel lifting off the floor: set the toes lower. Bouncing into the lean: ease in and hold.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
