Advanced Gastrocnemius Stretch

Teaching Points

• Stand on a step with only the toes supported
  
  
• Drop the heels off the back of the step, keeping the knee straight
  
  
• Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds

Variations

• Perform on one leg only
  
  
• Gastrocnemius Stretch

Muscles Stretched

• Gastrocnemius

Related Injuries

• Calf Strain
  
  
• Achilles Tendinitis
  
  
• Achilles Tear