Moving your ankles up and down like this increases blood flow to your muscles and connective tissues, preparing you to stretch more safely and effectively. [substeps] Do this stretch while in a seated position or do it while standing and lifting up the leg you are stretching.
[header] How to stretch your ankles [title] Pump your foot up and down. [step] Flex your feet up and then pull them down. Make sure that your ankles are fully flexed in both directions while you are doing this move.