Exercise Lab

Ankle Pump

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Equipment

  • Stretching (No Equipment Needed)

Muscle Groups

  • Calves

Purposes

  • Mobilizes Ankles

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Description

  • Lie on your back and place both legs up on a bench (or a bed, etc.).
  • Relax your body and relax your arms to the sides.
  • Push your toes as far away from your knee as possible, and then pull them toward your knee.
  • Repeat with the opposite side.

ProTip

  • Move your foot forward and back as far as you can

Mistakes

  • Not relaxing the upper body
  • Keeping the head elevated