We'll target Ankle Inversion, Eversion, and Dorsiflexion. This will be a slightly more advanced ankle class than past ones, and we feature 3 new bases.

Equipment Needed: In this class we use a slant board, kettlebell, and sticks for balance. Though for all these you can get creative with different props.

Time Markers:
0:40 CARs (warm up)
2:30 Ankle Capsular CARs (Seated Base)
4:15 Inversion PAILs/RAILs (Seated Base)
21:15 Eversion PAILs/RAILs (Standing Base)
38:30 Dorsiflexion PAILs/RAILs (Standing Base)
46:15 Dorsiflexion/Plantar Flexion Kinetic Stretch (Standing Base)
49:10 Finishing CARs

We will work ankle dorsiflexion on the slant board bilaterally, and we'll be straight leg to really emphasize the stretch in the calves down to the posterior ankle. You can also do this movement unilaterally to isolate one side at a time if you prefer. If you don't have a slant board you can prop your foot up against a wall or get a little creative.

For ankle inversion we'll be in a manual block. I personally love blocking with my hands because it allows me to feel the movement with more specificity. A lot of bases are hard to do manual blocks, but this one should be fairly easy to hold.

For ankle eversion we use a kettlebell to prop your foot up, but you don't have to use a kettlebell and you can get creative with different props, or use a ledge.

For all these bases we'll work 3 rounds of PAILs/RAILs. Like always, if after the first two rounds you're feeling taxed, you don't have to do the 3rd round, or you can do it at a much lower intensity. Always listen to your body and go at your own pace, and slowly build up over time.

I hope you enjoy this new ankle class!