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Deep-Calf Stretch

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Equipment

  • Stretching (No Equipment Needed)

Muscle Groups

  • Calves

Purposes

  • Stretches deep calves

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Description

  • Stand with one foot about 8 inches behind the other.
  • Lowering the hips straight down, lean both knees forward as far as you can.
  • Keep both feet flat.
  • Repeat with the opposite side.

ProTip

  • Push your back heel into the ground

Mistakes

  • Keeping the back knee straight
  • Staggering the stance too long