[header] How to stretch your ankles [title] Pump your foot up and down. [step] Flex your feet up and then pull them down. Make sure that your ankles are fully flexed in both directions while you are doing this move.
[header] How to stretch your ankles [title] Pump your foot up and down. [step] Flex your feet up and then pull them down. Make sure that your ankles are fully flexed in both directions while you are doing this move.
Moving your feet up and down will stimulate and release any joint spasms that may interfere with stretching. [substeps] Place your hands on the floor or on the floor in front of you. Moving your ankles up and down like this increases blood flow to your muscles and connective tissues, preparing you to stretch more safely and effectively. [substeps] Do this stretch while in a seated position or do it while standing and lifting up the leg you are stretching. [substeps] Check in the mirror before you start stretching or take a look at the length of your feet. If your toes are bent and the arch of one foot is slightly over the other, it can be too short. It's okay if your knee feels tight. [substeps] The warm up routine is much more fun for your ankles, and you can increase the intensity by resting between your toes (or lengthening one foot).