This is a good 7 step warm-up for anyone who has poor ankle mobility or is returning to exercise post ankle injury.
JB 7-Step Ankle Warm-Up
Workout
Mechanical
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT
Warm-Up Blocks
Ankle Warm-up Block
Horizontal Loading
7 Step activation and mobility of the ankle to better prepare the foot/ankle complex prior to exercise.
ULT
Big Toe Corkscrew SL Anterior Reach
Set | Reps | Tempo |
---|---|---|
1 | 5 each side | Controlled |
2 | 5 each side | Controlled |
LAR
UMT
1/2 Kneeling Ankle Rocks
This dynamic stretch helps mobilize the big toe and ankle complex with a secondary benefit of hip mobility.
Set | Reps | Tempo |
---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Controlled |
2 | 10 | Controlled |
LAR
UMT
Split Stance 3D Ankle Rocks
There are 3 different ways to perform these subtle ankle rocks to improve foot and ankle mobility. It's important to learn all 3 and vary these movements within a program.
Set | Reps | Tempo |
---|---|---|
1 | 5 each side | Controlled |
2 | 5 each side | Controlled |
Set | Reps | Tempo |
---|---|---|
1 | 5 each side | Controlled |
2 | 5 each side | Controlled |