Extensor hallucis longus

Schematic anatomy
Deep layerExtensor hallucis longus

Legs

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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

Extensor hallucis longus

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Extends the big toe and assists ankle dorsiflexion.

01

Toe extension against light resistance

Toe extension · Light band

Also works

Other toe extensors; tibialis anterior stabilizes

How to perform

With the foot supported, lift the toes against a very light band, then lower slowly.

Keep the ankle still to emphasize the toe movement.

Example volume · 2 sets × 8–12 reps

Referencesorthoinfo.aaos.org

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