Ankle Circles

Level: beginner

Equipment: none

Force: pull

Mechanic: isolation

Core muscles: calves

Secondary muscle: none

Instructions:

Use a sturdy object like a squat rack to hold yourself.
Lift the right leg in the air (just around 2 inches from the floor) and perform a circular motion with the big toe. Pretend that you are drawing a big circle with it. Tip: One circle equals 1 repetition. Breathe normally as you perform the movement.
When you are done with the right foot, then repeat with the left leg.

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