Dorsiflexion Stretch - Half Kneeling
January 14, 2009
Starting Position
- Half-kneeling with a pad under your knee.
- Place both hands on your other knee.
Procedure
- Keeping your back straight and your chest up, shift forward until you feel a stretch in the back of your lower leg.
- Hold for 2 seconds, then return to the starting position.
- Complete all your repetitions on one side before switching legs and repeating.
Coaching Keys
- Keep your knee in line with your foot throughout the stretch.
You Should Feel It
- Stretching the muscles in the back of your lower leg..
Tags:
Mobility, Ankle, Ankle Pain, Injury Prevention
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