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Move into the stretch slowly until you feel gentle tension, not pain.
1. Start on hands and knees, tuck your toes.
2. Lift your hips up and back to form an inverted V.
3. Press your heels toward the floor and relax your neck.
Breathe slowly and deeply, relaxing further into the stretch on each exhale.
Bouncing into the stretch and pushing through sharp pain.
Never stretch into pain; ease off if you feel pinching or sharp discomfort.
Beginner: Keep a slight bend in the knees.
Intermediate: As described.
Advanced: Alternate pedaling the heels for a deeper calf stretch.