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Racewalk Stretches - Achilles Stretch

By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com Guide

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Achilles Stretch
Achilles Stretch

From the calf stretch position, bend the back knee so that the angle is changed to stretch the Achilles tendon.

Keep your heel down, hold 15-30 seconds.

Then switch legs.

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