To begin this stretch face a wall or other similar support. Put your left leg back keeping your heel flush with the floor. Make sure to keep your left leg straight. Place your hands on the wall, your right foot under your shoulders, and distribute your weight evenly over both legs. You should feel the stretch on the achilles tendon of the left leg. Hold this stretch for 15-60 seconds and repeat with the right leg.

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