Gastrocnemius Stretch

Teaching Points

• Stand with one leg far in front of the other
  
• Keep the back heel flat on the floor
  
• Bend the front leg and keep the back leg straight
  
• Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds

Variations

• Perform the same stretch in front of a wall
  
• Place your hands on the wall, lean forwards and push against the wall

Muscles Stretched

• Gastrocnemius

Related Injuries

• Calf Strain
  
• Achilles Tendinitis
  
• Achilles Tear