Start Position:
- Sitting on the floor with one leg extended in front of you and the toe pointing straight up (dorsi-flexed). Wrap the resistance band around the ball of the foot and hold the ends in each hand. There should be some tension in the resistance band at this start position
End Position:
- Sitting on the floor with one leg extended in front of you and the toe pointing away from you (plantar-flexed)
Action:
- Flex your foot away from you (plantar-flex).
- Then, return to the start position and repeat.
- Once you have completed your set on one leg, change to the other leg.
Modification Options:
- Vary the strength or length of the resistance band to increase/ decrease the difficulty of the exercise.
Photos
Start position
End position
Exercise Information
Exercise Name: Foot Flexion
Resistance Band Type: Flat Resistance Band
In this video you will learn the technique for the Foot Flexion exercise.
Exercise Warm-up
Click here for a dynamic stretching routine to help you get ready for your resistance band workout as well as improve your mobility.
Exercise Cool-down
Click here for a static stretching routine to help you cool-down as well as improve your flexibility after your resistance band exercise workout.
Activating Your Core
Click here for instructions on how to activate your core together with specific exercises to strengthen your core.