How to do the flat stance ankle stretch

This is an animated stretching tutorial for the flat stance ankle stretch. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step-by-step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional fitness stretching video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for learning the flat stance ankle stretch.

How to do Flat Stance Ankle Stretch - Wushu

Learn how to stretch your ankle in a flat stance. You will need this kind of flexibility for techniques like the whirlwind kick, the wushu flat stance, the inward circle kick, the front sweep and many more.

Description: Flat Stance Ankle Stretch - Wushu

* Stand with your feet approximately 3 shoulder widths apart (feet parallel).
* Press the outer edge of one foot against a wall or a stair and extend the knee.
* Then lower your hips to stretch the ankle (feet stay parallel). If this doesn't stretch your ankle enough, you can reach for your foot with you hands (but keep the upper body straightened). If you stretch your left ankle, try to grasp your left foot with your left hand (right hand grasps right foot). If this is easy too, try to grasp the left foot with both hands. The most difficult variation of this ankle stretch is when you grasp your left foot with your right hand and your right foot with your left hand (arms crossed).

Trainer advice: Flat Stance Ankle Stretch - Wushu

* If you do this exercise during the rehabilitation after an ankle sprain, don't stretch too hard and don't stretch dynamic (consult your doctor before you use this exercise).