Popsugar Fitness Workouts Best Exercises to Prevent Injury Best Injury-Preventing Exercises January 31, 2015 by Leta Shy View On One Page Photo 14 of 41 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 14 IT Band: 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 WorkoutsRunningCyclingInjury Prevention