Banded Lower Leg Exercise by Courtney Voisin
My exercise is going to be the banded foot eversion, exercise for the lower leg. This exercise is great to strengthen some of the outside muscles of the lower leg which will be helpful for people getting into more walking and hiking in the nice spring weather.
How-To Steps:
- Sit in a chair with your feet in front of you, your heels on the ground and your feet pointed downward (like pressing on a gas pedal).
- Place a small band around the ball of your foot, separate the feet to create some tension in the band.
- Keep one foot stationary while bringing the other foot out to the side, activating the muscles on the outside of your ankle. Try to only move the foot and not turn the whole leg.
**Repeat for 12-15 reps on both sides for 2-3 sets.
*Never do an exercise that causes you pain*
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