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Mobility Β· Lower body
Ankle circles
Difficulty Mobility
How to perform it
Seated or standing, circle your ankle in both directions, then pull your toes toward your shin. Improves ankle dorsiflexion for a deeper, more stable squat. Ideal in a warm-up.
Equipment
No equipment (bodyweight)
Muscles worked
Front
Back
Muscles and artwork credits
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Tibialis anterior
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Ankle circles
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