Movement guide
Flexor digitorum brevis
Short sole muscle that bends the smaller toes.
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Towel toe curl
Toe flexion · Towel
Also works
Flexor digitorum longus, quadratus plantae, lumbricals
How to perform +
Sit with your heel on the floor and toes on a towel. Draw the towel toward you with the toes, then release.
Keep the ankle relaxed and use smooth, small movements.
Example volume · 2 sets × 8–12 reps