Recovery - Banded Ankle Plantar Flexion
Exercise to help Calf Muscle Strain Injury: Push the foot downward against resistance from a band to strengthen the calf and improve ankle control.
Equipment
Resistance band
Coaching points
- Push through the full ankle range.
- Maintain steady band tension.
- Move slowly and smoothly.
- Control the return phase.
Common mistakes
- Snapping the foot back quickly.
- Using partial range of movement.
- Losing band tension.
- Rotating the ankle excessively.
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
12 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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