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Single-Leg Short Foot

AdvancedStrengthTier T3

Advanced foot core exercise: maintaining the short foot position while balancing on one leg. Excellent for runners and athletes.

Targets: Foot & Toes
Muscles: Foot Intrinsics

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
  • Works at the gym

chair

Home Options

  • chair
  • wall

Dosage

3

Sets

6

Reps / Time

45 sec

Rest

10 sec hold each side

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Stand barefoot near a wall or chair
  • Shift weight to one foot
  • Establish tripod on the standing foot

  1. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 1 of 6

    Stand on one foot with good posture

  2. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 2 of 6

    Dome the arch while keeping toes flat

  3. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 3 of 6

    Lift the opposite foot slightly off the ground

  4. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 4 of 6

    Maintain the arch dome while balancing

  5. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 5 of 6

    Hold for 10 seconds

  6. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 6 of 6

    Switch sides

Breathing

  • Breathe steadily throughout

Form Cues

  • The arch should stay domed the entire time
  • Don't let it collapse when you balance
  • Focus on the tripod staying stable
  • Look straight ahead for balance

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Arch collapsing when lifting the leg
  • Gripping with toes for balance
  • Looking down at feet
  • Holding breath

Safety Information

Use wall support initially. Stop if cramping.

Progressions

Eyes closed, add arm movements, unstable surface

Regressions

Touch wall lightly, master standing short foot first

Short Foot (Arch Lift)Beginner

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