It’s leg day and you can’t wait to hit squats. But when you get up to the barbell and begin your warm-up set, you can’t squat down very far. Your ankles feel stiff, preventing you from going down all ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

The ankle weights aren’t necessarily making your ankles or legs work harder, in these examples; they just add resistance to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." ANKLE WEIGHTS HAVE become a staple in many fitness routines, for good reason. These versatile accessories ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

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Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Ankle strengthening exercises ...