Ankle Hops: how to do it right

In short: Small bounces in place, legs almost straight. Everything happens at the ankle and foot.

How to do it, step by step

1. 1Small bounces in place, legs almost straight.
2. 2Everything happens at the ankle and foot.

The mistake to avoid

Don't bend your knees on each bounce: that would be a jump squat, not ankle work.

Muscles worked

Main:

Calves

What to replace it with

Same muscle, same part of the movement: these exercises do the same job.

• Fast-Feet Jump Rope ›
• Leg Press Calf Raise ›
• Donkey Calf Raise ›
• Standing Calf Raise Machine ›
• Deficit Step Calf Raise ›