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ankle circles

ankle circles exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: body weight.

ankle circles exercise demonstration
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
ankle stabilizers
Body part
lower legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

ankle stabilizers

How to perform

  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Lift one leg off the ground and rotate your ankle in a circular motion.
  3. Perform the desired number of circles in one direction, then switch to the other direction.
  4. Repeat with the other leg.