Movement guide
Flexor hallucis longus
Deep posterior-leg muscle that bends the big toe and contributes to push-off.
01
Big-toe press
Toe flexion · Floor
Also works
Flexor hallucis brevis, other intrinsic foot muscles
How to perform +
Keep the heel and ball of the foot grounded. Gently press the big toe into the floor, then relax.
Keep the arch steady without gripping with the other toes.
Example volume · 2 sets × 8–12 holds of 3 sec