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Active Toe Flexion

BeginnerMobilityTier T0
Active Toe Flexion

Actively curling all toes downward without assistance. Builds active control and strength in toe flexor muscles.

Targets: Foot & Toes
Muscles: Toe Flexors

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

  • Works at home

chair

Home Options

  • chair

Dosage

3

Sets

15

Reps / Time

30 sec

Rest

3 sec hold

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Sit in a chair with feet flat on the floor
  • Barefoot is recommended
  • Keep ankles in neutral position
  1. Active Toe Flexion - Step 1 of 5: Start with toes relaxed and flat

    Step 1 of 5

    Start with toes relaxed and flat

  2. Active Toe Flexion - Step 2 of 5: Actively curl all toes downward like gripping

    Step 2 of 5

    Actively curl all toes downward like gripping

  3. Active Toe Flexion - Step 3 of 5: Try to 'grip' the floor with your toes

    Step 3 of 5

    Try to 'grip' the floor with your toes

  4. Active Toe Flexion - Step 4 of 5: Hold for 3 seconds

    Step 4 of 5

    Hold for 3 seconds

  5. Active Toe Flexion - Step 5 of 5: Release and relax completely

    Step 5 of 5

    Release and relax completely

Breathing

  • Exhale as you curl
  • Inhale as you release

Form Cues

  • Focus on curling from the toe joints
  • Keep the arch from collapsing
  • Squeeze firmly but don't cramp
  • Release completely between reps

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Only curling at the tip of toes
  • Letting the arch flatten
  • Holding breath
  • Not fully releasing

Safety Information

Stop if cramping. Resume after brief rest.

Progressions

Perform standing, add resistance with towel

Regressions

Reduce hold time if cramping

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