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Gastroc. Sol.- Plantarflexion with Bands

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Sit on the floor with legs straight out in front of you. Secure a resistance band around both feet, pull the band tight with your arm. Engage abdominals and pull navel in to stabilize your core. Maintain an upright posture and a neutral (flat to normal) spine. Exhale and plantar flex ankle (pointing the toe forward) as if you were pushing a gas pedal. Pause and slowly bring toe back, pointing the toes towards your body. Repeat.

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