Heel to Toe Walking / Steps
How to Do 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 Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Heel to Toe Walking / Steps targets ankles and also works knees. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Seated ankle stretches, ankle pumps and tandem standing / stance balance. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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