Pile a stack of plates next to something you can hold on to.
Then stand on one foot with the heel on the edge and the rest of the foot out in the air.
Lower the toes until they're pointing as far down as they can, getting a good stretch of the chin and ankle.
Do the rep raising your toes up as high as you possibly can, consciously contracting your chin, hold for a second, and lower down to the stretched position again.
Then stand on one foot with the heel on the edge and the rest of the foot out in the air.
Lower the toes until they're pointing as far down as they can, getting a good stretch of the chin and ankle.
Do the rep raising your toes up as high as you possibly can, consciously contracting your chin, hold for a second, and lower down to the stretched position again.
As you get stronger, you can hold a dumbbell in your free hand (the other hand should be used for balance, but make sure not to lean on the support too much). Also, you might want to make sure the plates are steady. If not, use something else with a distinct edge that will elevate you enough.
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