Heel to Toe Walking / Steps
- Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart, while maintaining a slight bend in your knees
- Bring your arms out to your sides to maintain balance throughout this exercise
- When ready, elevate your right foot, bring it slightly forward and then towards your left foot
- Align the heel of your right foot to connect with the toes of your left foot and then place it on the ground
- Then, elevate your left root and bring it around the side allowing your left heel to connect with your right toes
- Repeat this process, maintaining balance throughout, for the specified amount of time or reps
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Heel to toe walking / steps is a at-home work out exercise that targets ankles and also involves knees. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Semi-tandem standing / stance balance, single / one leg balance / holds and ankle circles / rotations / rolls are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as heel to toe walking / steps. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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