Shins & Ankles

Dorsiflexion range, ankle stability, and lower leg mobility

Mobility Exercises
Ankle CARs
Ankle controlled articular rotations for joint health and range of motion maintenance.
Ankle Circles
Ankle circles for joint mobility warmup and range of motion maintenance.
Banded Ankle Dorsiflexion
Banded ankle dorsiflexion drill for improving squat depth and ankle mobility.
Calf Wall Stretch
Calf wall stretch for improved ankle dorsiflexion and calf flexibility.
Half-Kneeling Ankle Rocks
A gentle rocking drill to improve ankle dorsiflexion from a half-kneeling position.
Calf Raises with Hold
Calf raises with an isometric hold at the top to build ankle strength and calf endurance.
Toe / Tibialis Raises
Strengthen the tibialis anterior by raising the toes off the ground to protect the knees and shins.
Split Stance Hovers
A slant board drill building ankle and quad strength in a split stance position for lunge mobility.
Dumbbell Calf Rockers (Raises)
Loaded calf raises on a slant board for ankle strength and mobility.
Warm-Up & Activation
Ankle Alphabet
The ankle alphabet drill activates and mobilizes the ankle joint through full range of motion. Setup, coaching cues, and progressions.