Standing Soleus Stretch

Now that the weather is (finally!) cooler, this month’s WOW’s will focus on stretching the muscles of the feet. Walking is a great way to add in fitness throughout your day, and it’s a good idea to stretch out your legs as they can become tired throughout the workday.

Exercise: Standing soleus stretch.

How to perform: This stretch is very similar to the calf stretch with one variation. Stand up tall and place your left foot in front of you and place your right foot behind you. Bend the front knee and bend the back knee while shifting your bodyweight to your toes and maintaining an upright spine. You should feel a deep stretch in the calf and ankle muscles of the right leg.

Duration: Hold for 30 seconds and repeat on both sides.