Ankle Rocks primarily works the ankles. It is categorized as a mobility movement and uses Bodyweight.
- Primary muscles
- ankles
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- mobility
- Catalog difficulty
- 1 of 5
How to do Ankle Rocks
- Knee over toes, heel stays down
- Rock gently, a little further each rep
Common mistakes
- Heel lifting
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is ankles. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
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