How To Build Strong Ankles

You can step up those calf raises to great effect:

Give your calves a raise

Weak ankles are a big liability, as you never know when one will just send you crashing to the floor.

Strengthening your calves helps a lot, but how, besides just stepping up and down?

Here are three ways, depending on your ability level:

• Beginner split-stance calf raises: set up in a split stance with your toes elevated on a small wedge or step, lift one heel at a time as high as you can and tap it back down, then pedal between sides to add balance while moving at a speed that feels comfortable.
• Intermediate ninja-stance calf raises: bring your feet together with your toes elevated, start already lifted through your heels, then tap your heels down and lift them back up while staying higher and controlling your balance.
• Advanced single-leg calf raises: balance on one foot with your toes elevated and tap your heel down before lifting it back up, or perform the movement on the ground if needed while aiming to stay steady without losing your balance.

For more on each of these plus visual demonstrations, enjoy:

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