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	How to Stretch Your Calves

Stretching your calf muscles is important to avoid injuries that may incur when undertaking any intense activity. Stretching your calves is a great method to help in curing plantar fasciitis, also known as heel spurs.

Steps

1. Warm up. Prepare your muscles for stretching by walking around or jogging for some time.

2. Stand with your face to a wall, telephone pole or other erect, robust support.

3. Keep your hands flat on the wall at chest level, with your arms about shoulder-width apart.

4. Place one foot slightly behind you, flat on the ground.

5. Shift your other leg slightly forward and slowly lean in to the wall. Bend the knee of your front leg as needed, but ensure the knee on your back leg straight as far as possible, and both feet should be flat on the ground. You should experience the stretch in the calf of your hind foot. Ensure you're actually stretching the muscle, but don't go overboard.

6. Keep the stretch position for 10-15 seconds. Take deep and rhythmic breaths.

7. Stretch the other leg similarly.

8. Continue as required.

Tips

· Stretch both calves simultaneously by straightening both legs and even with each other and lean forward. Many experts advise doing one leg at a time, however, since you can ensure each leg gets properly stretched.

· Like any physical activity, it's essential to drink a lot of water while stretching. Keep a bottle of water handy.

· Stretch before and after working out for optimum results.

Warnings

· Your movements should be slow and smooth. Rapid, jerky movement can lead to a pulled muscle or worsen other injuries. Go slow, particularly if you have not stretched in a long time.

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