How to do it
Flex your toes back toward your shins to deepen the calf stretch.
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Sit on the floor with legs extended straight in front of you.
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Inhale and raise your arms overhead, lengthening your spine.
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Exhale and hinge at the hips, reaching your hands toward your feet.
- 4
Hold onto your shins, ankles, or feet, wherever comfortable.
- 5
Keep your back straight and hold the pose for several deep breaths.
- 6
Inhale and slowly rise back to a seated position.
Expert tip
Keep your spine long and avoid rounding your back. Hinge from the hips and lead with your chest to deepen the stretch without straining.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees to reach the feet
- ✕Jerking or bouncing to force the stretch
- ✕Letting the feet drift apart during the fold