Calf/Achilles stretch
With one leg in front of the other, reach
forward and
place
your
hands
against
a
wall.
Keep
your
back leg straight and your back
foot flat on the floor. Bend your front leg,
lean forward and move your hips toward the
wall.
Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
Repeat 3 times for each leg. To cause
further
stretching
tendons, bend your back leg as well.
Stretches: Calves, Achilles tendons and ankles.
Quadriceps stretch
With one hand against the wall for balance,
reach back and grasp one foot with your
other hand.
Keeping
your
bent
knee
pointing
directly
down
towards
the
floor,
gently
pull
your heel towards your buttock until you feel
a gentle stretch in the target area.
Hold for 15 counts, and then relax.
Repeat 3 times for each leg.
Stretches: Quadriceps and Hip muscles.
Inner thi
h stretch
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Sit with the soles of your feet together
and your knees outwards. Pull your feet
towards your groin area as far as
possible, and push your knee down
towards the ground.
Hold for 15 counts, and then relax.
Repeat 3 times.
Stretches: Quadriceps and Hip muscles.
of
the
Achilles
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