Ankle circles

Muscles worked: Calves
Calves
🔧 no equipment 🔁 reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Stand with your feet a little wider than your shoulders and bend your knees slightly. Shift your weight to once foot and balance—use something to brace yourself, if needed. Pick your other foot off the ground. Lift your other heel off the ground and point your toes towards the floor. Relax your ankle and slowly move it in a circle, while keeping your toes on the floor. Slowly move your ankle in a circle, keeping your toes on the ground. Switch directions and repeat, then switch sides and repeat.

Muscles Worked

GastrocnemiusSoleus

Tips

Keep your core engaged for balance. Move slowly and with control. Perform circles in both directions on each ankle. Use support if needed.

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