Monday, July 16, 2012

Exercise of the Week Calve Stretch Variation 4

 

Difficulty: Easy

Start: Standing on a stable box, or a step. Use handrails or a wall
for balance.
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Exercise: Place one foot behind you so heel of that foot extends
past edge of box/step. Lean into back foot, allowing heel to drop
below height of box/step.

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Keep knee straight to focus on gastrocnemius muscle, or bend knee to focus on soleus muscle.image


Hold for 30-60 seconds. Switch sides and repeat 2X per side

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