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Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch

Stretching · No equipment · Beginner
Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch, starting positionStanding Soleus And Achilles Stretch, end position

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, one foot slightly in front of the other.
  2. Bend both knees, keeping your back heel on the floor. Switch sides.

Works

Calves

When to stop

Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.

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