Abductor hallucis

Schematic anatomy
Deep layerAbductor hallucis

Quadriceps

Rectus femorisVastus lateralisVastus medialisVastus intermedius

Hamstrings

Biceps femorisSemitendinosusSemimembranosus

Glutes

Gluteus maximusGluteus mediusGluteus minimus

Adductors

Adductor longusAdductor brevisAdductor magnusGracilisPectineus

Hip flexors

Psoas majorIliacusTensor fasciae lataeSartorius

Hip rotators

PiriformisObturator internusObturator externusSuperior gemellusInferior gemellusQuadratus femoris

Calves

GastrocnemiusSoleus

Shins & ankles

Tibialis anteriorTibialis posteriorFibularis longus & brevisExtensor digitorum longusExtensor hallucis longusFlexor digitorum longusFlexor hallucis longus

Feet

Abductor hallucisFlexor hallucis brevisAdductor hallucisFlexor digitorum brevisQuadratus plantaeFoot interossei & lumbricalsAbductor digiti minimiExtensor digitorum & hallucis brevis
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

Referencesorthoinfo.aaos.org

Community draft · awaiting expert review