# @thereadystate on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNi_TZroV9O
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33491207-thereadystate-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/3cf03333cf.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-08-19T18:33:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** drkellystarrett (@thereadystate) — https://gondola.cc/thereadystate

## Caption

Your next PR could be one ankle drill away. 😉⁠
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If you’re trying to hit that deep squat, but your ankles are staging a protest, I’ve got good news for you… 🦵🔥 ⁠
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Your dorsiflexion just needs a little targeted love (and no, endless calf stretches aren’t the full answer).⁠
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Here are two sneaky moves you probably aren’t doing that can help bulletproof your Achilles and unlock more ankle range, all while in hip extension:⁠
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1️⃣ Small Roller Isometric: Set your foot on a small roller, squeeze your glutes, and step across with a straight leg. Hold that isometric for ~30 seconds.⁠
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2️⃣ Loaded Lunge Isometric: Grab some heavy kettlebells. Get into a lunge, rise onto the front toe, and see if you can close the ankle down, leg straight, glute on, holding for ~30 seconds.⁠
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These drills close the ankle at end range with overpressure, giving your dorsiflexion the nudge it needs.⁠
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Want a full library of ankle mobilizations (and way more)? ⁠
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Comment TRIAL to start your free week of Mobility Coach today.⁠
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## Tags

gains, trs, movebetterlivebetter, suppleleopard, mobility, rehab, mobilitymatters, flexibility, thereadystate, strengthtraining, muscles, physicaltherapy, mobilitycoach

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