How to do it
Relax your shoulders down away from the ears as you lean into the stretch.
- 1
Sit on the floor with one leg extended straight in front of you.
- 2
Bend the other leg so the foot is flat on the floor.
- 3
Reach forward and gently pull the toes of the extended leg towards you.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, feeling a stretch in the calf of the extended leg.
- 5
Release and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and lean forward from the hips to increase the stretch without rounding your back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bouncing the toes during the hold
- ✕Bending the extended knee inward