Ankle Stretch
- Sit comfortably on a chair or sturdy surface.
- Place your hands wherever they feel comfortable and straighten your legs out in front of you, keeping your heels grounded.
- Slowly pull your toes towards you flexing the muscles in the top side of your lower leg.
- Hold briefly before controlling the extension phase of the motion, pointing your toes directly away from you.
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Ankle stretch is a gym exercise that targets ankles and also works calves. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Heel to toe walking / steps, single / one leg balance / holds and tandem standing / stance balance. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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Follow ready-made home and gym plans with visual demos and timers – or create custom workouts from exercises like this.
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