Try this satisfying 8-minute series of ankle stretches to mobilize and strengthen your feet, ankles, and calves.
So if you want to keep everything in ship-shape, consider doing some ankle stretches.
Or, keep reading to learn why your anklesand feet and calvesdeserve some stretching love, too.
Why should you do ankle stretches?
The calf muscles also forge a connection to your knees and even all the way up to your hips.
In short, stiff ankles can cause issues far beyond the ankles domain.
Any disruption in that chain of movements means that the following movement is less likely to be performed correctly.
What do ankle stretches do?
The ankle specifically is comprised of three main bones, with many supporting tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
And along that there are all of these ligaments and muscles that really need to be strong and stable.
To support that strength and stability, ankle stretches work to improve your ankles range of motion.
So, are you ready to show your ankles and feet some love?
physical therapist and owner of Evolve Flagstaff
Check out the new eight-minute series of ankle stretches from trainer Nicole Uribarri in the video above.
Or follow along with the moves below.
Equipment needed:A resistance band.
Who is this for?
:Anyone who wants to work on foot and ankle strength and mobility.
Ankle circles (30 seconds)
2.
Flexion and extension (8 reps)
3.
Inner arch strengthening (8 reps in each direction)
Repeat moves 1-3 on the opposite side.
Heel extensions (30 seconds)
5.
Heel sits (3 reps)
6.
Foot prances (20 seconds)
7.
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