Seated Calf Raise
Seated Calf Raise works the soleus muscle – muscles that sit underneath the gastrocnemius muscle. However, this is a good option for people who find it challenging to stay balanced when standing.
BEGINNER
Ankle Circles
Ankle circles are a dynamic stretching exercise that opens up your ankle joints and helps release stress and tension. This is a great exercise to improve your flexibility and also warms up your feet, calves, and ankles, thus preventing any exercise-related injuries.
Instructions
- Stand on one leg. Raise the other leg a few inches off the floor.
- Without moving your leg, rotate your ankle in a large circle in one direction.
Tips
- To help with balance, you can also lift your leg, bend your knee, and support your leg by holding it with both hands under your thigh.
- Avoid extra hip movement during the exercise. Keep your hips stable and allow most of the movement to come from your ankle.
- Try to make as many circles as possible within your flexibility range.
Alternative Exercises
Standing Calf Raise
Standing Calf Raise helps you build larger calve muscles. It also improves ankle strength and stability, helps with injury prevention, improves athletic performance,
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