Calves
Ankle Circles


A gentle mobility drill that rotates the ankle through a full circle to loosen the joint and the muscles around it.
Primary musclesCalves
Setup
- 1Sit in a chair or on the floor and lift one foot slightly off the ground.
- 2Rest your hands on your thigh to keep your leg steady.
How to perform
- 1Point your toes and trace a slow circle with your foot, using the ankle as the pivot.
- 2Make the circle as large as is comfortable.
- 3Complete about 10 circles in one direction, then reverse.
- 4Switch to the other foot.







