Form cues
- Move slowly
- Full range of motion
- Relax foot
- Rotate both directions
Exercise
Feet and Ankles Rotation Stretch
Lower legs, body weight
A mobility exercise involving circular ankle movements that target the calves and improve ankle flexibility.
Target: calves. Also works: soleus, tibialis anterior, peroneals.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Sit or stand and lift one foot off the ground.
- Point your toes and slowly rotate your ankle in circles.
- Make several circles clockwise, then reverse to counterclockwise.
- Repeat for the other ankle.
- Maintain steady breathing and controlled motion.
Common mistakes
- Rushed movements
- Small circles
- Not changing direction
Breathing
Breathe normally throughout the stretch.
In the app, search for Feet and Ankles Rotation Stretch and add it to a workout.