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Calves Exercises
Ankle Circles
- Skill Level Beginner
- Type Warmup
- Equipment No Equipment
- Body parts Calves, Legs
Ankle circles helps increase mobility and stability of the ankle joint.
Instructions
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Stand on one foot. Raise the opposite foot a few inches off of the floor.
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Without moving your leg, rotate your ankle in a large circle in one direction.
Trainer’s Tips
- To help with balance, you can also raise your leg, bend your knee and support your leg by cradling it with both hands under your thigh.
- Avoid extra movement from the hips during the exercise. Keep the hips stable and allow the majority of the movement to come from the ankle.
- Try to make the largest circles possible within your flexibility range.
