Level: Foundation
Primary focus: Ankle mobility
Additional benefits: Hip mobility.
Purpose: Works on ankle dorsiflexion, or the ability of the knee to press over the ankle while in a deep externally rotated squat.
Associated skating skills: Knee depth on edges, jump take-offs, landings. Especially helpful for ankle bend in an axel take-off.
Equipment: Weight or heavy object
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