Executing this stretch in the correct form is important as improper stretching can contribute to injuries while exercising.c First, you will want to kneel on the ground with your toes pointed out behind you. Sit down on your heels and place your hands on the floor behind you.c Once you are in the proper position, you can continue on to step 2.

With your hands behind you and the top of your toes touching the ground, you will then slowly bring your knees off of the floor until you feel your shins stretching. While you are doing this, make sure to keep your legs together, from the knees to the ankles. The tops of your feet should still be touching the ground during the advanced shin stretch. Hold this position, with your knees up, for 10 to 30 seconds, rest, and then repeat as many times as you'd like.c

You may not want to rely only on this advanced shin stretch as your only shin stretch. Calf stretches can also benefit you and help reduce the risk of shin splints.c Also, the advanced shin stretch is sometimes recommended to those who do not feel enough of a stretch from the standing shin stretch.c