Kick freestyle 5012 on 1:20 No Board Many triathletes have poor ankle flexibility limiting how much they can point their toes. In an ideal world you want to be able to flex your feet beyond straight. If you have a background in cycling or running (especially running) then you`re likely to have stiff ankles such that you can`t achieve a straight foot. This will be hurting your kick technique and slowing you down when you swim. See our tips below to develop a bit more flexibility in your feet. Charles has very flexible elite swimmer`s ankles. As a triathlete you don`t need feet this flexible, it could lead to running injury. Becoming as flexible as Charles is not advisable for triathletes as it reduces ankle stability which can lead to running injuries. However, improving your ankle flexibility a little so you can point your foot straight is achievable. It`s very desirable because it will reduce your drag and you`ll slip through the water much faster
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