Ankle circles
Ankle circles
Difficulty: Moderate
Target Muscles: Ankle extensors, calves
Benefits:
Ankle strength, mobility, & flexibility
Stability for injury prevention
Instructions:
Sit in either a chair or on the ground with the legs outstretched. Cross one leg over the other.
Slowly circle the ankle clockwise & repeat. Focus only on moving the foot and ankle, not the leg.
Switch directions and circle the ankle counter clockwise and repeat.
Switch feet by placing the supporting leg on the previously worked leg and repeat the exercise.
Complete 10 circles each direction on each foot.
Progression: