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Leg Stretching Exercises

From , former About.com Guide

Updated November 18, 2010

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Calf Stretches

Tight calf muscles are common in most people. In women, this is often due to wearing high heel shoes. Learn this basic calf muscle stretch:

  1. Sit with your feet our in front of you on the floor.
  2. Hold a sheet or towel with one end in each hand forming a loop.
  3. Place the loop around one foot.
  4. Pull your toes toward you.
  5. Stop when you feel a comfortable stretch in your calf muscle.
  6. Hold for 20 seconds.
  7. Repeat 9 more times.
  8. Repeat for the other foot.

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