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Bench Ankle Stretch demonstrationForm illustration

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Mobility / Flat Bench

Bench Ankle Stretch

A standing stretch with the foot flat on a bench, driving the knee forward over the toes to flex the ankle.

Equipment

Flat Bench

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Soleus

Instructions

  1. 01

    Place one whole foot flat on top of a bench.

  2. 02

    Keep your torso upright.

  3. 03

    Drive that knee forward over your toes.

  4. 04

    Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.

  5. 05

    Switch sides and repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.