Flexor hallucis longus

Schematic anatomy
Deep layerFlexor 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

Flexor hallucis longus

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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

Referencesorthoinfo.aaos.org

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