Resistance Band Plantar Flexion / Ankle Pumps
- Sit comfortably on the floor with one leg straight out in front of you
- Position the other leg so that your knee is bent pointing upwards and your foot is flat on the ground
- Loop the resistance band around the toes of your extended leg and hold the ends firmly with your hands
- Allow the resistance to pull your toes towards you and then drive your toes back away from you, lightly flexing your calf as you do so
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Rope Jumping / Jump rope / Skipping
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Resistance band plantar flexion / ankle pumps is a gym work out exercise that targets calves and also involves ankles. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Rope jumping / jump rope / skipping, external rotation / bodyweight calf raises and seated machine calf raises are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as resistance band plantar flexion / ankle pumps. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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