Seated Ankle Stretch

Seated Ankle Stretch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the ground with legs extended straight in front of you
  • 2Keep your back straight and your palms flat on the ground
  • 3Bend one leg at the knee to lift the foot off the ground, and extend the other leg's toes towards you
  • 4Hold for about 30 seconds before switching to stretch the other leg
  • 5Repeat this motion for desired sets

Tips:

  • Keep the back straight and chest lifted during the stretch
  • To increase the stretch, you can gently press down your knee
  • You should feel a stretch in your calf, not pain
  • Keep breathing normally during the stretch

Seated Ankle Stretch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs