Calf Stretch for lower leg warm up

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Calf Stretch lower leg muscles The basic calf stretch is ideal for loosening up the lower legs ready for a run or walk when attempting to lose weight. The lower legs take a lot of stress during a weight bearing exercise, therefore you should make sure they are thoroughly warmed up before any exercise like running or walking. The more you warm up muscles the better you'll cope with the exercise. It would probably be a good idea if you wiggle each ankle around before and after this stretch to help loosen and limber up the ankle joint.             How to do the Calf Stretch* Stand up straight about one or two feet away from a solid wall. Hold your hands out in front of you and gradually reach for the wall. While supporting yourself position your whole body so it is tilted at an angle like in the diagram, you may have to move one leg from the position to enable a smooth transition into the position shown. Once in a comfortable position the leg can be placed back. Try to keep the feet pointing straight ahead in line with the lower leg and not with your toes pointing outwards. You should feel a slight stretch in the calf muscles of the lower legs. Hold this stretch for 20 -30 seconds. It would probably be best if you did one leg at a time (not shown) rather than the two together as shown in the above diagram.   * Remember it's much safer to under stretch than to overstretch. Always remain within the comfortable stretch zone. Never go to the point where you cannot possibly stretch any more as this could do more harm than good! If you feel any pain or discomfort at any stage of the stretch then stop the stretch immediately! Never force a stretch even if you are attempting to increase flexibility.   The cool down period after training is just as important as the warm up How to warm up thoroughly before any exercise to lose weight Hamstring stretch to lower injury when running Stretching the Chest & upper body for exercise Warming up the ankle joint ready for running Lower back stretch to limber up the spine Thigh stretching before running or walking Cobra stretch for the stomach muscles Shoulder and Triceps stretch in one Stretching around the groin area Stretching the shoulder muscles The upper back lat stretch A stretch for the hip joint Stretch for the butt muscle The neck stretch

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