Legs

Ankle circles

Mobility · Seated or standing

How to do it

Lift one foot slightly and circle the ankle slowly each direction. Switch feet.

Dose

8 reps · each side

What you should feel

Your ankles freeing up

Common mistake

Rushing the circles.

Make it easier

Make the circles smaller.

Avoid this movement if

You have an acute ankle sprain.

Why DeskBreak uses it

Moves the ankles, which sit motionless under a desk for hours.

Stop this movement if it causes sharp or worsening pain, numbness, weakness or dizziness.