Gastrocnemius stretch - Photo Wikimedia

Stretching exercises for the leg.

When we talk stretching exercises for the leg muscles, we usually talk about stretching the back leg (gastrocnemius, soleus). These can be stretched by putting the foot up against a wall and then leaning against it so that it extends well in the back of the leg, holding the stretch for at least 2 times 30 seconds to get the best result. You can also do this stretch sitting, then using a towel or elastic to pull your foot back towards you (eg a theraband), until you know it stretches well on the back of the leg. Hold the line 2 sets of 30 seconds.

 

If you often get very tight in the back of the calf, it may be useful to use compression noise to stabilize the muscles (a so-called compression guard / calf guard). Alternatively, it can also be useful exercises to strengthen the arch of the foot, then with a view to relieving the leg when running and the like.

 

Gastrocnemius stretch - Photo Wikimedia

Gastrocnemius stretch - Photo Wikimedia

 

Exercise and movement are good for body and soul:

  • Chin-up / pull-up exercise bar can be an excellent exercise tool to have at home. It can be attached and detached from the door frame without the use of a drill or tool.
  • Cross-trainer / ellipse machine: Excellent fitness training. Good for promoting movement in the body and exercising overall.
  • Grip-cleaning tools can help strengthen relevant hand muscles and thus help to work out muscle dysfunction.
  • Rubber exercise knit is an excellent tool for you who need to strengthen the shoulder, arm, core and more. Gentle but effective training.
  • Kettlebells is a very effective form of training that produces fast and good results.
  • Rowing Machines is one of the best forms of training you can use to get good overall strength.
  • Spinning ergometer bike: Good to have at home, so you can increase the amount of exercise throughout the year and get better fitness.
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