Achilles and Soleus -Top Ten Stretches

Achilles & Soleus Stretch:

This next stretch pictured is called the Leaning Heel Back Achilles Stretch. This stretch is performed in the same manner as the Leaning Heel Back Calf Stretch except that there is a bend in the back leg, emphasizing a stretch in the Achilles complex and Soleus.

• The Tibialis Posterior, soleus, peroneus longus, peroneus brevis, and flexor hallucis longus are all stretched.

This is the third of our Top Ten Stretches Series of posts. Stay tuned for the more great articles on Stretching and Flexibility.

1. Quadriceps Stretch
2. Calves Stretch
3. Achilles and Soleus Stretch
4. Adductor Stretch
5. Abductor Stretch
6. Hip Flexors
7. Low Back Stretch
8. Triceps & Lats Stretch
9. Abdominal Stretches
10. Upper Back Static Stretch
11. Hamstring Stretch
12. The Neck Stretch
13. Chest and Shoulder Stretch

Tags: achilles, calf, Flexibility, gastrocnemius, soleus, stretching

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