Gastrocnemius Stretch
• Stand facing a wall, with forearms resting flat on the wall.
• Keep toes pointed straight ahead.
• Bring one leg back 8 to 12 inches behind the other.
• Keeping both feet flat on the floor, slowly bend the front knee until you feel a stretch in the calf of the rear leg. Don’t overstretch.
• Alternate legs.
• Repeat 3 to 5 times on each side.
BENEFITS
•Relieves tightness in the calf muscles
•Stretches the Achilles tendons
TIP
•This stretch is good for everyone; it’s especially helpful after running or extensive walking.