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Exercise: Calves - Achilles Stretch |
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Wall or other support |
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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. |
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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.
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Stretches the calf muscles of the lower leg, especially near the ankle. |
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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.
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This exercise may be contraindicated for some individuals with ankle problems.
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This is a flexibility stretch. |
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I am stronger on the pitch and have noticed a great improvement in my playing since training with him. Rio Ferdinand
