03/09/2026
Ankle mobility can make a difference to how well you can move.
You might notice this when you are squatting, struggling with depth and keeping your heels on the ground.
You may also notice this whilst running or walking, where you have less stability or control when landing or changing direction on different surfaces. Or general stiffness in day to day movements.
I’ve put together 3 exercises for you to follow along and save 💾 If you want more, send me a message!
Val Zebrokova
Elevated knee over toe (on a bench)
Focus on driving your knee over your toes whilst keeping your heel down. Slow, controlled movement. This one feels stretchy, you want to hold that end position to improve the range, and come back out of that position to help you build full movement and strength.
Incline calf raise
The incline allows you to work through your range movement whilst strengthening the calf and ankle. You can do this body weight or weighted to progress the movement.
High knee single leg pogo hops
More dynamic drill that helps to challenge your ankle to absorb and produce force, whilst maintaining stability and control on one leg. Think springy when doing this drill, it’s all about low contact time with the floor.
