How to Do Heel Walks: Muscles Worked & Proper Form

How to do heel walks with proper form

Muscles Worked in Heel Walk

muscles worked in heel walks

Primary muscles worked:

How to Do Heel Walks

  1. Stand up straight.
  2. Pull your toes and the balls of your feet off the floor so that you are standing only on your heels.
  3. Walk forward for a set distance or time, keeping your toes pulled up the entire time.

Commentary

The heel walk is a bodyweight exercise for the tibialis anterior that can be done anywhere without equipment. It builds endurance in the muscle and can serve as a warm-up or finisher in a calf workout.

Strengthening the tibialis improves ankle strength, stability, and helps prevent shin splints.

The tibialis anterior generally does not need to be trained separately, but if you experience shin problems, have unstable feet, or participate in sports that involve running or jumping, it can be a useful addition to your training.

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