Popsugar Fitness Workouts Best IT Band Exercises Knee Pain? Start Doing These Exercises ASAP February 25, 2014 by Leta Shy View On One Page Photo 4 of 13 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 4 Wall Stretch You'll feel this stretch in your upper thighs as well as your calves. Stand a little less than arm's distance from the wall. Step your left leg forward and your right leg back, keeping your feet parallel. Bend your left knee and press through your right heel. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, and switch legs. Previous Next Start Slideshow WorkoutsRunning Tips