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Warm-Up Stretching Routine for Walkers

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Updated April 05, 2012

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Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch - Walking Warm-up Stretching Routine
Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch

Wendy Bumgardner © 2007

Stand an arm's-length from the wall/post.

Lean into wall/post, bracing yourself with your arms.

Place one leg forward with knee bent - this leg will have no weight put on it.

Keep other leg back with knee straight and heel down.

Keeping back straight, move hips toward wall until you feel a stretch.

Hold 30 seconds. Relax.

Repeat with other leg.

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