How to do it
Pause for one full second at the top of each repetition.
- 1
Stand on a step with the ball of one foot on the edge and the other foot hanging off.
- 2
Hold onto a support for balance if needed.
- 3
Lower your heel below the step to stretch your calf.
- 4
Push through the ball of your foot to raise your heel as high as possible.
- 5
Lower back down with control and repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and maintain a slight bend in the knee of the working leg to prevent locking out the joint.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bouncing out of the bottom stretch
- ✕Lowering the heel only halfway down
- ✕Rolling the ankle outward at the top