Isometric gastrocnemius contraction in long sitting
Sit upright on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and the soles of your feet flat against a wall.
Keeping your knees straight, push your toes into the wall as if trying to lift your heels.
Counterbalance the force of your toes by fixing through your arms to prevent yourself sliding away from the wall.
Hold this position.
Required equipment: No equipment, Mat, Wall
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