by Body-Solid® - Fitness4all
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STRETCHING STRETCHING STRETCHING WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN<br />
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN<br />
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN<br />
POSTERIOR OF LOWER LEG<br />
Step Stretch<br />
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: gastrocnemius and soleus; also, achilles tendon<br />
1. Have ready a step or board 3 to 4 inches high.<br />
2. Place balls of both feet on the step or board, 1 inch from its edge.<br />
3. With straight legs, lower heels as far as posible.<br />
4. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.<br />
5. To stretch achilles tendon, raise heels slightly. Slightly flex the<br />
knees and then lower the heels. This stretch will be felt in the<br />
achilles tendon.<br />
6. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.<br />
7. For a more intense and individualized stretch, perform this stretch<br />
with one leg at a time.<br />
Stretching the calves<br />
standing on a step<br />
86<br />
Preparing to stretch<br />
the achilles tendon <strong>by</strong><br />
slightly bending the knee<br />
Stretching the<br />
achilles tendon <strong>by</strong><br />
lowering the heel