Beginner exercise
Seated Hand-Assisted Ankle Plantarflexion Stretch
Also called Seated Ankle Front Stretch
Technique
How to perform Seated Hand-Assisted Ankle Plantarflexion Stretch
- Sit with one lower leg supported so the foot is within easy reach.
- Support above the ankle with one hand and cup the top of the forefoot with the other.
- Guide the foot gently away from the shin while keeping the ankle from rolling inward or outward.
- Release slowly and change feet.
Programming relevance