There are a few different ways to improve your ankle mobility using a variety of tools. From foam rolling to band mobilisations. In todays article we will provide you with the tools and methods to get cracking on improving your ankle mobility.
Foam Rolling
Target Areas:
Calves
How?
Using a foam roller, roll up and down the whole length of the muscle. If you find a particularly tender spot, sit on that area for 10 seconds then move on and repeat.
Ankle Mobilisations
Band Mobilisations:
Bands are a fantastic mobilisation tool for your ankles because the rubber material of the band is elastic and strong enough to affect the tough joint-capsules.
Soft Tissue Stretching
Once foam rolling is complete, stretching the muscles is the next step to addressing soft tissue restrictions. The heel drop stretch is a good go-to in order to make some quick improvements. Before starting your workout, using this stretch after foam rolling is a great way to decrease any amount of stiffness in the lower leg. Perform the stretch for 45 seconds to 1 minute each leg.
Try these movements out prior to the next time you squat to see if you see any improvements!!
Jack Coxall