Soleus Stretch

1. Stand facing a wall with your hands placed on the wall at chest level.

2. Step one foot back, keeping it straight and press the heel into the floor.

3. The front leg should be bent slightly at the knee.

4. Lean into the wall by pushing through your hands until you feel a stretch in the calf muscle of the back leg.

5. Keep your back heel planted on the ground and hold the stretch statically.

6. Maintain the stretch for 15-30 seconds or longer as needed.

7. Release the stretch and switch legs to stretch the other calf.

8. Repeat for the desired number of sets.

Note: Ensure that your back leg remains straight and that your heel does not lift off the ground for maximum effectiveness of the stretch. Also, avoid bouncing – keep the stretch static.

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