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Target the front of the thigh with the quadriceps stretch. Stand next to a counter, wall or other sturdy object and place your right hand on it for balance. Bend your left knee to lift your heel toward your buttock. Grasp your left foot with your left hand and exhale as you gently pull your heel toward your butt.
This exercise stretches the muscles at the back of the lower leg (the calf) and the Achilles tendon. Do this exercise 3 or 4 times a day, 5 days a week. To do this stretch: 1  Stand facing a wall with your hands on the wall at about eye level. 2  Put the leg you want to stretch about a step behind your other leg. 3  Keeping your back heel on the floor, bend your front knee until you feel a stretch in the back leg. 4  Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. 5  Repeat 2 to 4 times.