Ankle - Plantar Flexion

Category

Legs

Difficulty

Beginner

Equipment

Bodyweight

Primary muscles

Gastrocnemius, Soleus

Secondary muscles

Tibialis Anterior

How to do it

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands resting on your hips or at your sides for balance..
2. Rise onto your toes, lifting your heels off the floor.
3. Lower your heels back to the starting position. Repeat the movement.

Form tips

• Keep your knees slightly bent to reduce strain on your joints and enhance stability.
• Use a mirror to check your form and ensure that your ankles are aligned properly.
• Focus on maintaining a steady breathing pattern, exhaling as you rise and inhaling as you lower.