Exercise of the Week Calve Stretch Variation 4
Difficulty: Easy
Start: Standing on a stable box, or a step. Use handrails or a wall
for balance.
![image_thumb[2] (3)](https://prioritylifechiro.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image_thumb2-3.png)
Exercise: Place one foot behind you so heel of that foot extends
past edge of box/step. Lean into back foot, allowing heel to drop
below height of box/step.
![image_thumb[3]](https://prioritylifechiro.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image_thumb3.png)
Keep knee straight to focus on gastrocnemius muscle, or bend knee to focus on soleus muscle.
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Hold for 30-60 seconds. Switch sides and repeat 2X per side