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Push Up Ankle Rock
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- HOW: Start in the push up position. Bend one knee and bring that foot behind the ankle of the other leg. Keep those toes pushing into the ground and try to push your body backwards driving your heel to the ground and then returning forwards. Alternate going backwards and forwards for the prescribed amount of reps.
- FEEL: You should feel a stretch in your calf and in the front of the ankle. You should also feel your shoulders and core working.
- COMPENSATION: Keep your hips down and back flat.
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