STRETCHES
Runners and athletes rely on this stretch every day, and it’s useful for Pilates as well. For full-leg flexibility, don’t forget this move.
Stand with your legs straight, one foot behind the other.
Bring your front leg forward and bend your front knee.
Keeping both heels on the ground, lean into your front leg until you feel the stretch in your back calf muscle. Hold for fifteen seconds. Repeat sequence three times on each leg.
ANNOTATION KEY
Bold text indicates active muscles
Gray text indicates stabilizing muscles
* indicates deep muscles
BEST FOR
• gastrocnemius
• soleus