Bench Ankle Stretch
Lower legsStretchingBeginnerBenchUnilateral
A standing stretch with the foot flat on a bench, driving the knee forward over the toes to flex the ankle.
How to do it
- Place one whole foot flat on top of a bench.
- Keep your torso upright.
- Drive that knee forward over your toes.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Tips
- Keep your heel down on the bench.
- Move slowly and keep the foot flat.
Muscles
Primary: Calves (gastrocnemius)
Secondary: Calves (soleus)
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