Standing Achilles Stretch
DIFFICULTY
Easy
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
None
STARTING POSITION
Standing
PROCEDURE
- Find a wall or step to place the ball of your foot against.
- Place the ball of your foot against the wall or elevated step
- Lock the knee and feel a slight stretch in the calf. Push the knee forward a little and you will feel the stretch in the achilles tendon.
- Hold for 5 seconds and then relax the achilles tendon for 5 seconds.
- Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.
COACHING KEYS
- Make sure to prop the ball of your foot up high enough to feel the stretch.
YOU SHOULD FEEL IT
In your achilles tendon and calf
SKI PURPOSE
Improves ankle mobility and helps prevent injury.
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