Sufficient ankle mobility allows you to achieve optimal technique with lifts like the squat, clean and snatch. My top 3 ankle mobility exercises include:
1) Banded joint mobilizations
2) The box/bench stretch
3) The goblet squat stretch
A restriction in joint mobility should be the first area to address. During the ankle mobility screen, a “pinching” sensation felt in the front of the ankle indicates a bony block. These types of restrictions will not resolve with conventional stretching and foam rollin