How to do it
Flex your toes actively toward your shin as you fold forward.
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Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you.
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Reach forward and grab your toes, pulling them towards you.
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Keep your back straight and lean forward from the hips to deepen the stretch.
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Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then relax.
Expert tip
Sit up straight and hinge at the hips rather than rounding the back to ensure a deep stretch in the calves and hamstrings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees to reach the toes
- ✕Yanking the toes with sudden force
- ✕Bouncing in and out of the stretch