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Foot On Wall Calf Stretch - Dynamic

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  • HOW: Standing with a wall in front of you, place the balls of your feet on the wall with one foot. Keep the knee straight as you lean forwards and backwards. Hold each stretch for a few seconds and repeat. 
  • FEEL: You should feel a stretch in your ankle. You should also feel your lower leg muscles working. 
  • COMPENSATION: Keep the knee straight, don’t bend it.

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