Kettlebell Toe Raises

Exercise Overview

This is a strengthening exercise for the ankle dorsiflexors. Start by taking a seat on a chair or bench stacking yoga blocks or weight plates to about 1 feet tall. Place your heel on the elevated surface and place your forefoot through the loop of a kettlebell handle. Keep the heels planted and raise the forefoot up to raise the kettlebell up. Hold this top position for 2-5 seconds. Slowly lower the forefoot back down to lower the weight and complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved

Ankle DorsiflexorsTibialis AnteriorExtensor Hallucis LongusExtensor Digitorum Longus

Related Conditions

Anterior Shin SplintsExtensor Retinaculum DysfunctionTibialis Anterior Tendinitis / TendinopathyDeep Fibular Nerve Entrapment

Equipment Needed

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