Resistance Band Plantar Flexion / Ankle Pumps
How to Do 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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Resistance Band Plantar Flexion / Ankle Pumps Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Resistance Band Plantar Flexion / Ankle Pumps targets calves and also works ankles. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: resistance bands.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Barbell overhead squats, standing single / one leg chair calf raises and star jumps / jumping jacks. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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