How to Do the Ankle Circles

Beginner · Bodyweight · Targets Calves

How to perform it

1. Use a sturdy object like a squat rack to hold yourself.
2. Lift the right leg in the air (just around 2 inches from the floor) and perform a circular motion with the big toe. Pretend that you are drawing a big circle with it. Tip: One circle equals 1 repetition. Breathe normally as you perform the movement.
3. When you are done with the right foot, then repeat with the left leg.

Muscles worked

The Ankle Circles primarily targets your Calves. No equipment needed — train it anywhere.

Make it count toward your goal

Random sets rarely move the needle. In NYUS, the Ankle Circles slots into a plan built for your goal — sets, reps and progression auto-suggested, logged in two taps, and folded into a weekly review that adapts what comes next.