What is calf stretch (bilateral knees bent)?

Calf Stretch (Bilateral Knees Bent)

Bilateral calf stretch (knees bent)

Picture of how to do bilateral calf stretch with knees bent
  1. Place a book on the floor a few inches from a wall or countertop, and put the balls of your feet on it. Your heels should be on the floor. The book needs to be thick enough so that you can feel a gentle stretch in each calf. If you are not steady on your feet, hold on to a chair, counter, or wall while you do this stretch.
  2. Bend your knees, and lean forward until you feel a stretch in each calf.
  3. To get more stretch, add another book or use a thicker book, such as a phone book, a dictionary, or an encyclopedia.
  4. Hold the stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
  5. Repeat 2 to 4 times.

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