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Banded Ankle Walks
Walk with resistance band around ankles or feet. Adds challenge to maintain ankle and hip stability during walking.
Stop if
Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.
This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.
- Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
- Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.
Equipment needed
- Works at home
- Works at the gym
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Home Options
- resistance band
No equipment? Try: Loop band, Resistance tubing with ankle straps
Dosage
3
Sets
20
Reps / Time
45 sec
Rest
20 steps each direction
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Place mini-band around ankles
- Feet shoulder-width apart to create tension
- Stand tall with good posture
Step 1 of 4
Take controlled steps in desired direction
Step 2 of 4
Keep constant tension on the band
Step 3 of 4
Do not let knees cave inward
Step 4 of 4
Maintain control with each step
Breathing
- Breathe naturally
Form Cues
- Band should stay taut throughout
- Control from hips and ankles together
- Step wide enough to maintain tension
- Stay tall - don't lean
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Letting band go slack
- Knees caving inward
- Taking too small steps
- Leaning to one side
Safety Information
Good for hip and ankle stability together. Watch knee alignment.
Progressions
Heavier band, add patterns (forward, back, lateral, diagonal)
Regressions
Lighter band, fewer steps
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