Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch

Technique

How to perform Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch

1. Stand with your feet about hip-width apart and place one foot a short distance behind the other.
2. Keep the rear foot facing forward and its heel on the floor.
3. Bend both knees, allowing the rear knee to move forward while the rear heel stays down.
4. Hold the position at a controlled stretch in the lower rear calf without bouncing.
5. Ease out of the stretch and change legs.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved