Exercise of the week W42 Calf stretching with both legs (ex 5) Variation: Calf stretching with one leg (ex 6)

Objectives

• Stretch calf muscles

Posture/foot position

• Basic position
• Stand only with the forefoot on the standing surface 
• Upper part of the body vertical

Movement execution

• Heels positioned over the back of the platform
• With stretched knees push the heels towards the floor 
• Hold the end position

Frequency, position and duration

Where does it vibrate?

• Calves
• Slightly in the thighs

Common errors

• Heels not pushed far enough down towards the floor