Single-Leg Ankle Hops: how to do it right

In short: Bounce in place on one leg, knee almost straight, very short ground contact.

How to do it, step by step

1. 1Bounce in place on one leg.
2. 2Knee almost straight.
3. 3Very short ground contact.

The mistake to avoid

Don't chase height: rebound speed is what counts, not range.

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 ›