Calf Stretch Off Stair

To perform a stair based calf stretch stand facing up a flight of stairs.

Calf stretch off stair. Stand on a stair with one foot fully on the stair and the other foot with the heel over the edge. Rise up lifting the heels as high as you can contract the calf muscle. Stand on a stair and with a straight unbent leg let your heel hang off the edge of the stair. Keeping your back straight your head over your spine and your shoulders down and back engage your.

With knees straight shift body weight to one foot. Straighten your arms and legs and raise your hips into the air forming an upside down v with your body. Stretch your gastrocnemius second. Lower back down to the starting position.

Stair stretch this is generally the best way to stretch your gastrocnemius. Use railing or wall for balance. Place your hands on an adjacent wall or grip a handrail for light support. Calf stretch 4 lie down on a yoga mat then push your body up so you re on all fours.

Stand allowing your heels to drop off the back of a stair. Repeat with opposite leg. The stairs can also help improve your ankle flexibility and. With both feet on the bottom stair inch your toes back until your heels jut off the front edge.

Slowly lower your heel so it falls below the stair and you feel a stretch in the back of your calf. When you try to stretch your calves on the floor for example your heel never goes below your toes so you miss out on a great stretch.