If you are wanting to stretch your calves, do one of the following:
~Get on a step, such as the first step on the staircase. While holding onto the rail to balance yourself, lower your heels below the step surface to lengthen and stretch the calve muscles. Hold for about 10-15 seconds.
~Place one foot a couple feet behind you. Slightly bend the front leg, and lean into the front thigh with your upper body a bit, using your hands on your thigh for balance. You should be flat footed on both feet, and feel a nice stretch in the back of the leg that is in back of you. Hold for 10-15 seconds. Switch legs and repeat. Adjust how far the back leg is to your own flexibility. Some will need a wider stance for a good stretch if they are more flexible.
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