How to do it
Drive the bent-side foot into the floor to stabilize your hips.
- 1
Lie on your back with one leg extended and the other leg bent with the foot flat on the floor.
- 2
Flex the ankle of the extended leg, pointing your toe as far away from you as possible.
- 3
Hold the pointed position for a few seconds, then relax.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Point your toe with intention and control, focusing on the full contraction of the calf muscle.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shortening the range of motion at the ankle
- ✕Lifting the extended thigh off the floor
- ✕Skipping the hold between repetitions