calf stretch on a step
- stand on the bottom step of a staircase, facing up toward the stairs. put the balls of your feet on the step. hold on to the handrail or wall.
- slowly let your heels down over the edge of the step as you relax your calf muscles. you should feel a gentle stretch up the back of your leg to your knee.
- hold the stretch about 15 to 30 seconds, and then tighten your calf muscle a little to bring your heel back up to the level of the step.
- repeat 2 to 4 times.
current as of: july 18, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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