SIMPLE ANKLE STRENGTH PUSH

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ANKLE STRENGTHEN MOVE

TARGETED MUSCLES: ANKLE/FOOT/CALF
Resisted Ankle Plantar Fexion helps to strengthen your Achilles tendon.

  1. Moving only your ankle, point your foot forward (while keeping knees straight). 
  2. Push toes against wall or other immovable object
  3. You may feel tightness in your calf muscle behind your lower leg. 
  4. Continue until you feel discomfort or can't move it any further.
  5. Hold hold..hold.. this position for ten seconds
  6. Return to neutral position.
  7. These can be done in the car or in your cubicle!

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