How to do it
Inhale deeply and let the calf soften further on each slow exhale.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- 2
Reach forward and hold your toes, or use a towel or strap if you can't reach.
- 3
Pull your toes towards you until you feel a stretch in your calf muscles.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, keeping your leg straight.
- 5
Release and repeat 2-3 times for each leg.
Expert tip
To enhance the stretch, flex your foot towards you and keep your knee straight without locking it.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knee to reach the foot
- ✕Rounding the spine to grab the toes
- ✕Jerking the toes backward in a quick pull