Movement guide
Abductor hallucis
Runs along the inner foot and moves the big toe away from the second toe.
01
Short-foot hold
Foot arch control · Floor
Also works
Other intrinsic foot muscles, tibialis posterior
How to perform +
Keep your toes long and gently draw the ball of the foot toward the heel to raise the arch. Relax fully.
Avoid curling the toes or rolling to the outside edge.
Example volume · 2 sets × 6–10 holds of 3–5 sec
02
Toe spread
Intrinsic foot control · Bodyweight
Also works
Interossei, abductor digiti minimi
How to perform +
With the foot resting on the floor, spread the toes gently, pause, then relax.
Keep the heel grounded and avoid forcing individual toes.
Example volume · 2 sets × 8–12 reps