How to Do
How to Do Assisted Supine Calf Stretch Active Isolated Bent Knee
Push the toes back until you feel a stretch.
Ensure that you are aware that there should be no pain felt while stretching.
Beginning
Beginning Assisted Supine Calf Stretch
1. Place your lower leg across your partner's bent leg.
2. Have your partner stabilize your leg by placing his or her hand over your knee.
Movement
Assisted Supine Calf Stretch Movement
1. Start your legs at 90 degrees with your upper thigh then contract and squeeze your quadriceps in the front of your thigh and hold for two seconds to stretch and relax your hamstrings and bring it back down, you have to do this for 5 to 10 repetitions.
Benefits
Assisted Supine Calf Stretch Benefits
Stretching these muscles will prevent injury to the ankle and the many little muscles that help stabilize the ankle and the possibility of tearing your Achilles.
