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Ankle Dorsal Flexion
The Ankle Dorsal Flexion is a bodyweight exercise that targets the shins, with the ankles assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Shins
- Also works
- Ankles
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Lower legs
Step by step
- Stand or sit with your legs extended and your feet flat or slightly elevated.
- Engage your lower leg muscles and keep your posture stable.
- Pull your toes upward toward your shin in a controlled dorsiflexion motion.
- Hold briefly at the top while maintaining tension in the shin muscles.
- Lower your foot back down to the starting position with full control.
- Continue lifting and lowering your foot while keeping the movement slow and precise.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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One of 800 exercises in Bravel
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