Heel Walk

Body region

• Legs

Muscles

Main

• Tibialis Anterior

Helps

• Extensor Digitorum Longus
• Extensor Hallucis Longus

Holds

• Rectus Abdominis
• Gluteus Medius

Technique

1. Stand tall and rock back so only your heels touch the ground, toes lifted.
2. Walk forward in small steps, keeping the toes pulled up.
3. Continue for a set distance, then turn and walk back.

Cues

• Keep the toes pulled toward the shins the whole time.
• Stay tall and look ahead.

Common mistakes

• Letting the toes drop between steps.
• Leaning back so far that balance is lost.

Alternatives

• Tibialis Raise