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High Kick Stretching

This is the simplest yet most effective stretch you can do throughout the day. A high front kick stretches everything from your hamstrings to calves, Achilles tendon, and the sole of your foot in one motion.

How To Do It

  1. Stand and balance on one foot.
  2. Kick the other foot forward and up (like a taekwondo front kick).
  3. Pull your toes up while kicking for better effect.
  4. Do 5-10 kicks per side, multiple times a day.

My Experience

I do front kick stretches before running, then squats, then run. A strong front kick stretches everything from thigh to calf to sole in one motion. After getting shin splints in 2023 from running without stretching, I never skip this.