LIBRARY

Ankle circles are a simple mobility drill where you lift one foot and rotate it slowly through its full range, drawing a circle with your toes. The movement targets the joints and surrounding muscles of the ankle, including the calves, the tibialis anterior on your shin, and the peroneals on the outside of your lower leg. Sit or stand tall, lift the foot clear of the floor, and trace the largest circle you comfortably can without moving your knee or hip. Go slowly and deliberately, feeling the joint move through dorsiflexion, eversion, plantarflexion, and inversion as you rotate. Complete an equal number of circles in each direction, then switch feet. Use this as a warm-up before training or as a gentle way to keep stiff ankles supple and improve circulation through the joint.

Exercise descriptions were generated with AI. Always consult a qualified professional before starting a new training program.