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Ankle Dorsiflexion Rock

Controlled knee-over-toe rock moving through the available ankle-dorsiflexion range while the heel and foot arch remain planted.

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Ankle Dorsiflexion Rock demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

CalvesTibialis Anterior

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

2 × 10 / side

Rest

15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set one foot flat on the floor with the toes pointing forward and the heel fully down.
  2. 02Place the hands on a wall, rack, or the front knee for balance.
  3. 03Drive the knee forward over the middle toes while keeping the heel glued to the floor.
  4. 04Pause at the farthest comfortable point without letting the arch collapse inward.
  5. 05Rock back to the start and repeat slowly before switching to the other ankle.

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