6 Best Ankle Strengthening Exercises

The best ankle strengthening exercises help to improve the ankle’s ability to tolerate the 3 main demands placed on them during athletic activity. These include; single leg balance, the ability to stiffen during force production (supinate) and the ability to absorb impact forces. In this video we provide 6 excellent ankle strengthening exercises, which help capture these elements.
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0:27 The role of the foot and ankle complex
1:10 Single leg balance exercises
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7:03 Ankle supination exercises
9:03 The 6 best ankle strengthening exercises
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  • @lshepherd5859
    @lshepherd58592 жыл бұрын

    just bought myself a pair of door hinges. and will install them on my ankles as instructed

  • @prasadtvm1

    @prasadtvm1

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @kmusic5944

    @kmusic5944

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣

  • @joseaballe4422

    @joseaballe4422

    2 жыл бұрын

    That will end to an orthopedic hospital if applied to seniors.

  • @sosasarah9070

    @sosasarah9070

    2 жыл бұрын

    Real shit tho 😂

  • @noahdouglaslive5354

    @noahdouglaslive5354

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good shit bro

  • @ahmedkhadar4981
    @ahmedkhadar4981 Жыл бұрын

    3:20 exercise #1: single leg balance 3:29 #2: single leg balance with heel raise 3:44 #3: balance board beam training 6:27 #4: heel raise walks 6:48 #5: heel raise walks on the stairs 8:25 #6: supinated lunges

  • @taiyo8505

    @taiyo8505

    Жыл бұрын

    Hero

  • @jobless-sg3cs

    @jobless-sg3cs

    Жыл бұрын

    Super Hero

  • @LUFFY-ue9gs

    @LUFFY-ue9gs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @moniquekwachou342

    @moniquekwachou342

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @yawningdog9894

    @yawningdog9894

    11 ай бұрын

    No problem.

  • @nigbot1298
    @nigbot12982 жыл бұрын

    I’m 17, and have rolled my ankle 6 times and torn multiple ligaments… this video really helped haven’t sat out a game since watching this video thanks a tone! My landings are much more stable thank you!

  • @srijanmalviya1667

    @srijanmalviya1667

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bro i have the same issue with my right ankle Even tried playing with crepe bandages wrapped underneath the socks Hope this helps me

  • @hehehejaowkej2129

    @hehehejaowkej2129

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same thing happened to me . I torn all the ligaments in my ankle but once it had fully healed I continued to sprain it in netball . These have helped great !!

  • @portiasnyder1812

    @portiasnyder1812

    Жыл бұрын

    Watch knees over toes guy on youtube he has some great stuff for ankles training....

  • @theforgottenshinobi9459

    @theforgottenshinobi9459

    Жыл бұрын

    I have broken, i forgot the name, but basically the small ligament which is 1 or the most important for like horizontal stability so i suffer from this. I got my ankle operated but sadly my ligament broke again

  • @bonnieinthespirit6373

    @bonnieinthespirit6373

    Жыл бұрын

    I use a rebounder. 2 mins . Of. Bounce ( light bounce). Whole body & balance . Thank you for your comment. I have a full body workout I do daily . (On my bed) cause of having issues with back n knees. But Jesus has healed me. Mark 10:52. You are healed.

  • @honorshearing2821
    @honorshearing28212 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciated this help. I'm 68 and suddenly feel my feet aren't working, especially in the morning. Had flat feet as a child. I will do these exercises every day to strengthen my feet. I don't want to become old before my time. thank you again.

  • @barefootstrength

    @barefootstrength

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely not 😊 Glad you are enjoying our content. Keep us posted on how you progress!

  • @BustaPhiliz

    @BustaPhiliz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@barefootstrength How often can/should we practice? Can we do it everyday? Thanks for the video!!

  • @ItsMySpaceship

    @ItsMySpaceship

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was also told I had flat feel as a child. But growing up and learning more I found out that my feet are actually totally fine - they just needed to be trained to be stronger.

  • @austindh23

    @austindh23

    Жыл бұрын

    😭 I’m 18 and having problems with my ankles already

  • @gauravkhatri4910

    @gauravkhatri4910

    11 ай бұрын

    @@austindh23 same 😂my ankle got injured while doing leg spin

  • @Page00yeah
    @Page00yeah Жыл бұрын

    I'm a Kinesiology major and this is the clearest explanation of the ankle/foot complex I've encountered by far. Nicely done, thank you.

  • @fetB

    @fetB

    11 ай бұрын

    If you dont mind a question, how is 6:10 correct. I supinate heavily (apparently) and i got x-legs like this graphic, and according to the segment at around 7:50 supination is the goal. I cannot make sense of this, because i should have straight legs and no flat feet

  • @96tolife
    @96tolife2 жыл бұрын

    Exercises begin at about 3:20

  • @sairamughal8336

    @sairamughal8336

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @96tolife

    @96tolife

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sairamughal8336 You're welcome.

  • @localdude2979

    @localdude2979

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@96tolife 🤙

  • @minyupiao6356

    @minyupiao6356

    2 жыл бұрын

    May god bless you

  • @Justin-qf9ip

    @Justin-qf9ip

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, he wasted time with that introduction. Wewww!

  • @dhruvsaraswat9776
    @dhruvsaraswat97762 жыл бұрын

    These exercises are especially useful for football athletes - stronger ankles mean the player would not go down easily when tackled

  • @amosngopwa3081

    @amosngopwa3081

    2 жыл бұрын

    And basketball players as well. Basketball players use their ankles an awful lot while playing.

  • @brunosantiago4849

    @brunosantiago4849

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you stupid !!?? They go down anyways... There's less chances to actually break, but they are not Hulk, ok ??!!?

  • @chavalomiguel5587

    @chavalomiguel5587

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brunosantiago4849 calma

  • @peacetoall5992

    @peacetoall5992

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brunosantiago4849 be kind !

  • @araujo3498

    @araujo3498

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brunosantiago4849 by go down he meant get injured kid

  • @LeftLib
    @LeftLib Жыл бұрын

    I had a friend who told me that one of the problems we have with our ankles is that we walk on too many flat surfaces. As a result we overuse some muscles and underuse others. So it is a good idea to go hill walking, and if you are running on a flat surface it is a good idea to spend some time running backwards and some time stepping side to side in order to activate underused muscles. However best of all is to run up and down sand dunes which will stimulate your muscles in all directions. This needs to be done with care for the first time - build up the strength and flexibility before going flat out.

  • @dougmacpherson9661
    @dougmacpherson96612 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate this articulate summary of key issues and exercises.

  • @abhayverma4715
    @abhayverma47152 жыл бұрын

    This was brilliant, perfectly explained, thank you so much for making this!

  • @Mgrx222
    @Mgrx222Ай бұрын

    I'm just 13 yrs, I run fast but my ankle broke yesterday and I can't run now. This is helpful video. Thank you❤❤

  • @prashp143
    @prashp1432 жыл бұрын

    I’ve found that catwalk (walking along a straight line with foot on line) with toes first helps a lot. I had quite the deformed ankles, now they are a lot better.

  • @ILKG_
    @ILKG_2 жыл бұрын

    This was super helpful, as a basketball I player I deal with some ankle injuries due to the large amount of running and jumping. Thanks.💪

  • @jananevrlka2395
    @jananevrlka23952 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video. Just came in time I needed my scoliosis explained. Very informative , great exercises. ❤️🙏

  • @reef4hmmm
    @reef4hmmm2 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully explained with science and logic.. WELL DONE!!!

  • @aniviamidd
    @aniviamidd4 күн бұрын

    Can’t believe the amount of free value you just provided in this video. ❤so much love!

  • @farhansubhan200200
    @farhansubhan2002002 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video I've watched on ankles and I've watched a lotttt

  • @franciscorm7549
    @franciscorm75492 жыл бұрын

    Calves also plays a big role in balancing and absorbing shock while running. For me staying on my toes while running helped a lot.

  • @chrisuselding7097
    @chrisuselding70972 жыл бұрын

    The screenshot you provide at the end is such an amazing addition. Great content

  • @misterwill3625
    @misterwill3625 Жыл бұрын

    Clear and concise explanations and instructions! Thank you 👏🏾

  • @antoinehourtane4459
    @antoinehourtane4459 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome content, I'll make sure to include some of those exercices in my stability routine, thank you.

  • @alwaysbeeurself
    @alwaysbeeurself Жыл бұрын

    Wow, great video! Easy to understand, simple to follow, nice segway of examples, not bored once, all the while providing science based evidence from studies to support your claims. Well done!

  • @izzy9132
    @izzy9132 Жыл бұрын

    Am so glad I happened upon you. At 69 I realize my ankle strength and agility now needs improvement after not cycling for awhile. Your heel lifts will likely do the trick. The idea of a balance board would be great too as I want to stave off the effects of old age for as long as possible. I always wished I could be athletic and in ways finally have achieved more than all those youthful athletes I envied so much in my younger years with nothing but tenacity.

  • @elisagaytan2914
    @elisagaytan29142 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Exactly what I needed!

  • @brothermaan6239
    @brothermaan62392 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the knowledge of the ankle it's truly helpful.

  • @Sundial1k
    @Sundial1k4 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I have a slight scoliosis of my spine and both feet had rolled-in since childhood; I wore correction shoes back then (my dad had it all of his life too.) Your (red) skeleton diagram helped me understand how it all works (or doesn't work) together. After years of yoga now I find only my left rolls in (pretty bad) and the arch is pretty flat. I will start your exercises today. I even have a pipe and a board I can use.

  • @mrhmd8308
    @mrhmd8308 Жыл бұрын

    Wow 😮. This was the Best and most informative teaching video I’ve come across on ankle strengthening. I gotta share your channel with my colleagues. Cheers.

  • @saeedayasmin4487
    @saeedayasmin44872 жыл бұрын

    Exceptional video. Thank you for creating and making available for free!

  • @dasdochnix6712
    @dasdochnix67122 жыл бұрын

    I watched this After conor vs dustin 3 fight 😅

  • @codycollins6468

    @codycollins6468

    2 жыл бұрын

    Conor didn’t break his ankle, broke his leg technically

  • @blueshinobi8665

    @blueshinobi8665

    2 жыл бұрын

    Isreal vs conner is a dream match

  • @scarface1290

    @scarface1290

    2 жыл бұрын

    Looooooool

  • @sh0cktim3

    @sh0cktim3

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@blueshinobi8665 only if you want to see Connor get mauled AGAIN..

  • @justinparthi1859

    @justinparthi1859

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me to. If Conor leg was not injury definitely that match he is win but he was said also this is not end

  • @kmvm1111
    @kmvm1111 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much from bottom of my heart.

  • @janicejames3005
    @janicejames3005 Жыл бұрын

    Pretty good content. Clear and precise explanations.

  • @nickd.8448
    @nickd.84482 жыл бұрын

    Would absolutely love another video like this but on knee stability!

  • @ranknonewarrior

    @ranknonewarrior

    Жыл бұрын

    Surprisingly enough most people's knee instability is from foot and ankle weakness, strengthening your base relives pressure and improper weight distribution all the way up the kinetic chain

  • @SeanDiego

    @SeanDiego

    Жыл бұрын

    Hips and ankles are the movers, not the knees

  • @tristansaxon9580
    @tristansaxon95802 жыл бұрын

    Solid content. From 20 seconds to 65 seconds into the video, that was a great comparison and set the tone for the rest. Thank you for this.

  • @halinajamruz4492

    @halinajamruz4492

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @mostafasultan4388
    @mostafasultan43882 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this information ♥️

  • @daviddelarosajr-bi3px
    @daviddelarosajr-bi3px Жыл бұрын

    This is very underated information .. many of us aren't aware we are using bad posture and wonder why we have pain .. also learning to keep your feet ankles and joints strong and flexible is key to maintaining our youth as we age

  • @dennylekstrom4517
    @dennylekstrom4517 Жыл бұрын

    This is an INCREDIBLE resource to be given for free. Thank you for sharing this and allowing it to be accesible to all, no matter what walk of life you're from. A gamechanger for me for sure as I have studied and worked professionally as a dancer/musicaltheatre performer for about 15 years and have had massive issues with high muscletonus in my whole body and excruciating anclepain. I'm very excited about my progress! Thank you again - Denny

  • @himanshuwilhelm5534
    @himanshuwilhelm5534 Жыл бұрын

    I've been running barefoot through wilderness and rocky deserts for years, and I must say that my ankles are practically indestructible. Even if I need to drop 10 feet to get to the next rock, any pain sustained from the shock is gone in a couple of minutes.

  • @yareckey
    @yareckey3 жыл бұрын

    Great, thank You! What do You think about the use of a slackline in ankle strength improvement?

  • @pearlsamlal1950
    @pearlsamlal19502 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS THE BEST ANKLE VIDEO.....GREAT BODY TOO

  • @mohammadsharghi7873
    @mohammadsharghi78732 жыл бұрын

    love the channel. thank you so much

  • @aamirkhangidwani
    @aamirkhangidwani2 жыл бұрын

    I would say the best explanation for ankle strengthening video.

  • @FloppyFish
    @FloppyFishАй бұрын

    10 Out of 10 Video and Stretches. These all work at a top tier level. 😎

  • @lianamumford
    @lianamumford2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! Thank you so so much!

  • @lj1342
    @lj13422 жыл бұрын

    It will surely help.... thanks a lot ❤️🙏🏻

  • @jonathanmagalona5639
    @jonathanmagalona56392 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much.

  • @phronesiscabrera
    @phronesiscabrera Жыл бұрын

    This really helped me be enlightened about my foot. I have been experiencing problems with my feet which ALWAYS affect my movement. Thank you so much for this! I wonder if you have some tips for people with bunion. Typically, people like us who have bunion really have an uneven foot :(

  • @juerg4140
    @juerg4140 Жыл бұрын

    Been screenshotting during the video, but you got it covered in the end! Subscribed

  • @abhishektodmal1914
    @abhishektodmal19142 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this fantastic video! Subscribed!

  • @soulflake4325
    @soulflake4325 Жыл бұрын

    i feel like this video is Very easy to understand and packed with good info, nice job

  • @lelosejean
    @lelosejean2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant info, Thank you !!! ✌✔

  • @warrant_AZ5732
    @warrant_AZ57322 жыл бұрын

    thank you for so valuable information 😎👍

  • @naturreal1705
    @naturreal17052 жыл бұрын

    Man I flicking love your videos. Thanks a lot.

  • @kamronakukoro4575
    @kamronakukoro4575 Жыл бұрын

    I have been looking all over for this video!

  • @meeshiomesum
    @meeshiomesum Жыл бұрын

    Very well explained and the screenshot support in the end. Tysm really helped me out

  • @jairjunior8531
    @jairjunior85312 жыл бұрын

    Parabéns 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Excelente Vídeo! 🇧🇷

  • @jacquilf4613
    @jacquilf46132 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant. Just discovered this channel. Xxx

  • @yourconnection9303
    @yourconnection93038 ай бұрын

    And too, for those with TMJ, in many cases - especially severe cases, end up with a forward head posture. This affects the neck, spine, hips, legs/knees and ankles, resulting in one or both ankles pronating. Work on that posture and stand erect whether you have TMJ or not.

  • @bobm2368
    @bobm23682 жыл бұрын

    Really useful video. Thanks. Bob 🇬🇧

  • @Guz579N
    @Guz579N2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed a very interesting video that opened up a lot of new things to my acknowledgement

  • @MonkeyAlf
    @MonkeyAlf6 ай бұрын

    Excellent contribution!!

  • @user-sl2sb9kf6j
    @user-sl2sb9kf6j3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for your important work!

  • @barefootstrength

    @barefootstrength

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome 😁 Thanks for gives us your feedback 🙏

  • @Nishscorner
    @Nishscorner Жыл бұрын

    BRILLIANT INFORMATION

  • @thepolarbearzayshow
    @thepolarbearzayshow2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @albertgriffin7901
    @albertgriffin79012 жыл бұрын

    Useful information thank you👍

  • @droodpoto
    @droodpoto2 жыл бұрын

    really interesting ! Nice work in making it simple to understand :)

  • @ninapeace6761
    @ninapeace67612 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your informations .

  • @rohitmahadik3145
    @rohitmahadik31452 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤

  • @robohippy
    @robohippy Жыл бұрын

    Best single exercise I ever found for ankle strength came back in my days as a footbag/hacky sack kicker. It supposedly came from a kick boxer. Find an old tennis ball, put it under the ball of one foot, then try to balance on the ball. Since it is squishy, your ankle bends in all directions. I squished the tennis ball down flat enough so that I wouldn't roll my ankle too far without my foot hitting the ground. There are several variations with a section of a sphere glued onto a piece of plywood. Same idea. You can stand flat footed on the plywood, but I prefer to stand on the ball of my balance foot/leg. Took Thai Chi for years, and similar to other martial arts, it is all about balance on one foot and then moving to the other foot while maintaining balance.

  • @terribohn7588
    @terribohn7588Ай бұрын

    Ok so I have learned so much from you. Had nothing but problems with my feet since maybe 25. Now 72. But you are making me realize that my problem might be more in my ankle. Very tight achilles tendon which no amount of stretching helps. I don't think I can do all of these exercises but will try the ones I can at 72 years of age. BTW I would love for you do a video on children’s feet. My grandson's second toe overlaps the big toe and I am worried he will have problems in later life. Now lastly I want to do your whole foot health program, where do I sign up. Thanks for enlightening me.

  • @alexcooper-hohn4259
    @alexcooper-hohn4259 Жыл бұрын

    love this - great video

  • @balajikarttik7132
    @balajikarttik71322 жыл бұрын

    Thank you bro I have this problem 🙏👋🎁💐

  • @thestormtrooperwhocanaim496
    @thestormtrooperwhocanaim496 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @whitenos
    @whitenos2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and I appreciate the white paper sources.

  • @richardsolorio5910
    @richardsolorio59102 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!!!

  • @gusttavo1761
    @gusttavo17612 жыл бұрын

    A pretty good and informative video, thanks! :D

  • @nicietaylor9144
    @nicietaylor91442 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this very informative video.. Everything you talked about I have . ..but the trouble I have now is arthritis in my knee and the doctor says in my foot. With the knee trouble right now I can do the tip toes holding onto a chair. Thank you! I will keep on working ☺️

  • @melancholypuppy3595

    @melancholypuppy3595

    10 ай бұрын

    You should eat as clean as possible and stay away from food that has preservatives.

  • @adelab9909
    @adelab99092 жыл бұрын

    I came here for ankle exercises and by luck have discovered more about my plantar fasciitis than I have in 6 years. Thank you

  • @eddted2876
    @eddted28762 жыл бұрын

    Love the illustrations and information! Got me educated! Great stuff! Keep up the good work!! ♻️✡️♻️✡️♻️

  • @wadewitbooi163
    @wadewitbooi1632 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, this helps a lot

  • @Rootcauses451
    @Rootcauses4512 жыл бұрын

    Great information Chris, congrats on the top-notch production value you injected here. I will incorporate this regiment with my #kneesovertoesguy Ben Patrick routine...KZread algorithms doing its job. Nice to see another ex-pat South African doing good for the world.

  • @EricRT
    @EricRT Жыл бұрын

    thank's so much

  • @bacfu
    @bacfu2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent information.

  • @sudhirjachak5248
    @sudhirjachak52482 жыл бұрын

    Please keep on showing these exercises I have a lot of problem because of my flat feet .

  • @heroesdestiny1912
    @heroesdestiny19122 жыл бұрын

    The visual given at 6:16 is so informative, helpful, and literally shows the issue I have. Thank u

  • @SkyeGenaroAuthor

    @SkyeGenaroAuthor

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that is a really impactful visual.

  • @chandrasekharvinnakota4978
    @chandrasekharvinnakota4978 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative 😊

  • @roadrunnerbikernewskater781
    @roadrunnerbikernewskater7813 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much... You are master

  • @barefootstrength

    @barefootstrength

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome! Glad you liked the video :)

  • @Anaisha277
    @Anaisha277 Жыл бұрын

    Great video ❤

  • @alanvalencia8585
    @alanvalencia85852 жыл бұрын

    Wow you guys are amazing!

  • @santanupatnaik963
    @santanupatnaik9632 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant explanation sir

  • @nicopostigo123
    @nicopostigo1232 жыл бұрын

    Great, thanks!

  • @jjk9o9
    @jjk9o9 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @davidtwynham6161
    @davidtwynham6161 Жыл бұрын

    So for patents with CAIS i usually push for proprieceptive exercises used in BESS testing extending them as exercises. Good demo. Well researched.

  • @hamala7437
    @hamala74372 жыл бұрын

    looking forward for the psoas group of muscles, enjoyed

  • @nishachor
    @nishachor2 жыл бұрын

    Thx!

  • @cayotelives
    @cayotelives2 жыл бұрын

    Really good exercises .

  • @mercyiskey9009
    @mercyiskey90092 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @Hephthehomie
    @Hephthehomie2 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff right here. 👌

  • @lonelywanderer8253
    @lonelywanderer82532 жыл бұрын

    Love where he said "time to screeshot" love it

  • @flagnesium7912
    @flagnesium79123 жыл бұрын

    Love it boet. Always thought minimalist footwear was enough but I'd never thought about ankle alignment and posture translating into force generation for other exercises. Cheers!

  • @henribijnen3607
    @henribijnen3607 Жыл бұрын

    I like your exercises about the ankle strengtening. I did some of the exercises on a balance board. Maybe I have to do more repetitions. Do you have also exercices about de achilles and knees. I have a neutral foot. Thanks!