Assisted Lying Gastrocnemius Stretch

Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Assisted Lying Gastrocnemius Stretch

• Bend one knee and hold it with both hands, then slowly extend your foot towards the ceiling until your leg is straight.
• With your hands, gently pull your foot towards your body, keeping your knee slightly bent to stretch your gastrocnemius muscle, which is located in the calf.
• Hold this position for about 30 seconds to a minute, feeling a gentle stretch but not pain.
• Relax and lower your leg, then repeat the stretch with the other leg.