ankle circles

A lower legs exercise targeting the calves, performed with body weight.

ankle circles demonstration
ankle circles — demonstration

Body part

Lower Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Calves

Secondary muscles

Ankle Stabilizers

How to do ankle circles

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Calves

Secondary

Ankle Stabilizers

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