Equipment Required:

Wall, or other support.

Starting Position:

Stand facing the wall with the feet placed about 3-4 feet away.
Place hands on the wall at shoulder level for support.
Bring right foot forward and place it about 12 inches away from the wall.

Actions To Execute Exercise:

Keeping heels on the floor and both feet facing forward, slowly bend right knee and lean hips forward until body is in a straight line from head to heel of extended leg.
Slowly bend the left knee slightly until a comfortable stretch is felt in the lower leg, near the ankle.
Hold; relax and repeat on other side.

What The Exercise Does:

Stretches the calf muscles of the lower leg, especially near the ankle.

Variations On This Exercise:

If a wall is unavailable, place hands on thigh of the leg in the forward position. Keep body in a straight line from head to heel of extended leg.

Precautions / Contraindications

This exercise may be contraindicated for some individuals with ankle problems.

Fitness Training Tips:

Keep hips facing forward and overhead arm next to ear.
This is a flexibility stretch.