Ankle Circles

What it is

This movement gently warms up your ankle joints and improves their mobility. You will rotate your foot in a controlled circular motion, primarily targeting the calf muscles. It is a foundational isolation exercise excellent for joint health and recovery.

Technique tips

• Use a sturdy object like a wall or chair for support.
• Lift your working foot just a few inches off the floor.
• Imagine drawing the largest possible circle with your big toe.
• Focus on smooth, controlled rotation, avoiding jerky movements.
• Breathe normally as you complete each full circle.
• Finish all repetitions on one foot before switching to the other.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.