Calf stretch

The calf muscle runs along the back of the lower leg. To stretch the calf muscles:

• Stand at arm's length from a wall or a piece of sturdy exercise equipment.
• Put your right foot behind your left foot.
• Slowly bend your left leg forward, keeping your right knee straight and your right heel on the floor.
• Hold your back straight and your hips forward. Don't rotate your feet inward or outward.
• Hold for about 30 seconds.
• Switch legs and repeat.

To deepen the stretch, slightly bend your right knee as you bend your left leg forward.