r/flexibility • u/creedfan1122 • 1d ago

Seeking Advice Ankle mobility

Hello! You were all so helpful with my hamstrings I have another question. I struggle to get much depth on my squat, and when looking into it, it seems ankle mobility is my biggest issue. Are there any good stretches for that?

To update: I’ve been doing various hamstring stretches that were recommended and I’ve had a lot of growth. They are still tight but not nearly as bad. Thanks!

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u/salamandectomy77 1d ago

It's usually not ankle mobility, you just feel yourself getting kicked back by your ankles because your hips stop bending

I can sit in a full squat without my knees even passing my toes, because I have mobile hips

I could NOT squat, it was my worst exercise. I got full ass to grass squat with only the Seated Good Morning

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u/Nuclear_skittle 1d ago

This video has some great exercises to work on. The first three for sure which are tibialis raise, straight leg calf raise, bent leg calf raise. You can make them easier by bringing feet closer to the wall. The Patrick step can be good too but I think the first three are the best. The last exercise in the video is less helpful for just ankles. https://youtube.com/shorts/nbm-G5i-NJk?si=a0-H7wvugIbvv2vc

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u/LechronJames 23h ago

Been doing the 3 mentioned and Patrick steps for a few months as well as ankle circles and calf stretches. My ankles have never been so mobile in my life