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How to do Balance Board

Primary muscle: Calves · Secondary: Core, Legs

CalvesBeginnerOtherIsolation
Balance Board start and end positionBalance Board start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Step onto the balance board with both feet at shoulder width
  2. Bend your knees slightly and fix your gaze forward
  3. Try to balance without letting the board's edges touch the floor
  4. Hold the balance for 30-60 seconds
  5. To progress, close your eyes or switch to one foot

Coaching tip

The go-to tool for ankle sprain rehab and prevention; stay near a wall on your first attempts.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: ankle. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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