Instructions for the Foot Flexing Stretch - Martial Arts Stretching Technique

This page provides details for the Foot Flexing Stretch (or Toe Pointers, Up & Down Foot Stretch, etc.). This basic foot and ankle stretch is useful for martial artists that utilize lots of spinning kicks (i.e. spinning hook kick or tornado kick) and/or jumping kicks (i.e. jumping axe kick).

All stretches should be supervised by a trained martial arts instructor in order to ensure the proper technique is utilized. For additional martial arts stretches targeting other areas of the body, please visit the main Martial Arts Stretches page.