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Standing Toe Touches

Stretch Data
Main Muscle Worked: Calves
Other Muscles Worked: Hamstrings
Equipment: None

Tips: Stand with some space in front and behind you. Bend at the waist, keeping your legs straight, until you can relax and let your upper body hang down in front of you. Let your arms and hands hang down naturally. Now, begin to stretch out your arms and try to touch your toes. Keep in balance and go slowly. When you are stretched as much as possible without serious pain, (touching or not), count at least to 5 seconds, if not 10 seconds. The longer the stretch, the more effective it will be. Now, relax and let you body return to 'hanging'. In order to return to standing position, flex your knees slightly, and put your hands on your knees. This will ease the pressure on your back, and allow you to stand back up without risk of injury. Stand straight up with good posture and let your back relax and your muscles return to normal. Repeat this stretch until your legs and back are slightly tired. The length and extent of your stretch will vary based on your level of fitness. Slowly increase the amount and extent of toe touching as you are able.

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