Tibial Flexion Stretch on Wall Bar
Facing the wall bars with both forefeet on the bottom rung and the heels on the floor, the hands on the bars draw the body in; the calves stretch on both legs at once.
How to do it
Setup
Facing the wall bars, balls of both feet on the bottom rung, heels on the floor, hands on a rung at chest height.
Steps
- Keep the knees straight and the heels down.
- Draw the hips toward the bars until the calves stretch.
- Hold and breathe, then ease back and step off the rung.
Common mistakes
Bending the knees: straight legs keep the stretch in the calves. Heels lifting off the floor: keep them down; that is the stretch. Hauling on the bars: the hands steady you; lean in gently.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
