How to do it
Keep your lower back pressed flat against the floor throughout the hold.
- 1
Lie on your back and extend one leg up towards the ceiling.
- 2
Loop a towel or resistance band around the ball of your foot.
- 3
Gently pull on the towel or band to bring your toes towards your body.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 5
Switch legs and repeat.
Expert tip
Ensure you keep your knee straight to effectively stretch the calf muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the lifted knee during the pull
- ✕Yanking the towel with a sudden jerky pull
- ✕Rotating the lifted leg outward at the hip