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Heel-to-Toe Raises

This move rocks from your heels to your toes.

Balance & Stability

What this exercise does

This move rocks from your heels to your toes. It strengthens the calves and the shin muscles at the front of the lower leg. The shin muscles lift your toes, which helps prevent tripping.

At a glance

Muscles worked
Calves, Shins
Experience
Beginner
Equipment
No Equipment

How to do it

  1. Stand holding a counter, feet hip-width apart.
  2. Rise onto your toes, lifting your heels.
  3. Hold for a second, then lower.
  4. Rock back onto your heels and lift your toes off the floor.
  5. Hold for a second, then lower. Do 8 to 10 rounds.

Common mistakes

  • Rushing.
  • Bending forward at the waist.
  • Rolling your ankles outward.

Make it easier or harder

Make it easier

Hold with both hands and lift partway.

Make it harder

Let go of the counter, or slow each phase to three seconds.

Keep it safe

Hold on for balance. This exercise helps ankles stay strong, so a little fatigue is normal.

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