This exercise is a great way to work on range of motion and mobility of your ankle joint. It targets your ankle joint, your calf/achilles complex, your core and even your shoulders/upper body.
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COACHING KEYS:
Press your chest all the way away from the floor. Engage your core as if you're about to take a punch. Control the heel raise and lower action slowly.
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HOW TO USE:
Use this as a warm-up to any activity, in between bigger strength exercises or as a movement cool down before bed. Shoot for 1-3 sets of 8-15 repetitions.
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