How to perform Standing Ankle Circles (Bodyweight)

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Standing Ankle Circles (Bodyweight)

Also known as: Standing Ankle Circles (Bodyweight).

Gentle ankle circles with one foot off the floor.

How to perform this exercise

Stand upright with weight on one leg and lift the other foot slightly from the floor, knee comfortably soft and pelvis level. Keep the lifted ankle relaxed.
Draw small slow circles with the lifted foot through the ankle without swinging the whole leg, then reverse the circle direction and change sides.

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Understand RPE and RIR

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Progressive overload

Progress through reps, weight, and similar execution.

Using your training log

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