How to do it
Track your front knee in line with your toes as you lower down.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Step one foot back and bend both knees, lowering into a crouching position.
- 3
Keep the heel of the back foot on the ground and lean into the stretch.
- 4
Hold for 15-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.
Expert tip
Ensure your heel remains in contact with the ground to maximize the stretch in the calf muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the back foot rotate outward
- ✕Dropping the chest toward the front knee
- ✕Shifting all weight onto the front leg