Leg Stretch

Prevention and Treatment of Youth Sport Injuries
an Online Resource

• Arm Stretch
• Arm Strength
• Core Stretch
• Core Strength
• Leg Stretch
  • Kneeling Ankle Stretch
  • Standing Ankle Stretch
  • Standing Gastroc Stretch
  • Standing Soleus Stretch
  • Seated Gastroc Stretch
  • Seated Soleus Stretch
  • Standing Quad Stretch
  • Supine Quad Stretch
  • Standing Hamstring Stretch
  • Supine IT Band Stretch
  • Supine Groin Stretch
  • Seated Butterfly
• Leg Strength

Kneeling down on the floor or other soft surface point your toes behind you, and as you sit down on your heels the surface will help point your toes down and away from you. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds and repeat three times.

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