{"id":5143,"date":"2022-12-30T06:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T06:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/?p=5143"},"modified":"2022-12-30T17:43:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T17:43:03","slug":"5-exercises-for-stronger-feet-and-lower-legs-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-exercises-for-stronger-feet-and-lower-legs-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Exercises For Stronger Feet And Lower Legs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here are 5 top exercises for strengthening the muscles in the foot and lower leg.&nbsp;These exercises will be beneficial to runners, and really, all people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#1) Isometric Skater Squat + Lateral Band Resistance\u2063\u2063<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exercise strengthens the muscles in the lower leg and foot, and the glutes, quads, and hamstrings. The lateral band resistance forces the muscles on the medial part of the lower leg and foot to do more work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Isometric Skater Squat + Lateral Band Resistance\u2063\u2063\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7ApiOT8mTa4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Coaching Tips: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attach a band around a stable surface and around your ankle. The resistance should be coming laterally. Stand on one foot, and have a slight bend in your knee. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As for the non-working leg, keep it bent and close to the midline of your body. Contract your hamstrings and glutes on this side.&nbsp;\u2063\u2063 \u2063 \u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the planted side, form a tripod base by placing your weight on the back portion of your foot, and the base of your big and baby toes. These parts of your foot should remain in contact with the floor for the duration of the exercise. Pretend you are suctioning or screwing your foot to the floor. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> \u2063\u2063Extend both of your arms. But if you are holding a weight, keep it tight to your chest.\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), and brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perform a single leg squat. Once you hit a range where you are able to maintain proper form hold in the bottom position for 5-10 seconds. \u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your knee to fall inside or outside of your foot. Maintain the tripod foot base. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, your head, torso, and hips should remain in a stacked position. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine, or hips to rotate, or hip to drop on one side. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace around your spine). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#2) Single Leg Partial RDL + Band Resisted Psoas Marches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, the muscles in the lower leg and foot, and the posterior chain muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Single Leg Partial RDL&#039;s + Band Resisted Psoas Marches\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gRP2Hw43biM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Coaching Tips:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place a resistance band around your feet. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adopt a square stance. Your head, torso, and hips should be in a stacked position. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the planted side, form a tripod base by placing your weight on the back portion of your foot, and the base of your big and baby toes. These parts of your foot should remain in contact with the floor for the duration of the exercise. Pretend you are suctioning or screwing your foot to the floor. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), and brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lift your leg so your thigh is at least parallel to the floor, and simultaneously lift\/move your opposite arm like you are running or walking. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain a moment of control, then perform a partial hip hinge. To hinge, pretend a rope is pulling your hips backwards, or that you are trying to press your hips backwards against a wall. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you are performing the hinge and are extending your leg backwards, simultaneously lift\/move your opposite arm like you are running or walking. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your knee to fall inside or outside of your foot. Maintain the tripod foot base. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, your head, torso, and hips should remain in a stacked position. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine, or hips to rotate, or hip to drop on one side. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace around your spine). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/the-ultimate-lower-body-core-program\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_7238-8.47.30-AM-29.jpg?resize=563%2C704&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6536\" width=\"563\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_7238-8.47.30-AM-29.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_7238-8.47.30-AM-29.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#dbdbdb\">Get The Ultimate Lower Body And Core Program. Currently being followed by people of all genders in over 35 countries worldwide. For \u201cexperienced beginners\u201d to advanced trainees, and also coaches. <strong>Great for home AND gym workouts!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/the-ultimate-lower-body-core-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#3) Toe Lifts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exercise strengthens the muscles in the foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Toe Lifts\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UteO0N3kkr4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coaches: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may do this exercise using one or both feet at the same time.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Form a tripod base by placing your weight on the back portion of your foot, and the base of your big and baby toes.&nbsp;\u2063\u2063Pretend you are suctioning or screwing your foot to the floor. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While maintaining the tripod base and without losing your arch, press your big toe into the ground and lift your four outer toes. Return to the starting position, and repeat for 10-15 reps.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you are lifting your four outer toes, do not allow your big toe to leave the ground.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063When you are doing this you should feel the muscles in the medial part of your foot (arch).\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Now for the second part of this exercise (the order doesn&#8217;t matter so you may also do this first):\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While maintaining the tripod base, and without losing your arch, press your four outer toes into the ground lift your big toe. Return to the starting position, and repeat for 10-15 reps.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you are lifting your big toe, do not allow your four outer toes to leave the ground.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063When you are doing this you should feel the muscles under the lateral part of your foot.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a range that allows you to maintain proper form, and do not compensate (cheat) to achieve this range.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure your knee remains in line with your toes. \u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#4) Standing Band Resisted Psoas Marches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, and the muscles in the lower leg and foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Standing Band Resisted Psoas Marches\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yQ_KtIxxO38?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Coaching Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place a resistance band around your feet. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adopt a square stance. Your head, torso, and hips should be in a stacked position. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the planted side, form a tripod base by placing your weight on the back portion of your foot, and the base of your big and baby toes. These parts of your foot should remain in contact with the floor. Pretend you are suctioning or screwing your foot to the floor. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes (on the planted side). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lift your leg so your thigh is at least parallel to the floor, and simultaneously lift\/move your opposite arm like you are running or walking. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain a moment of control, then perform the reverse movements and return to the starting position with complete control. You may perform all reps on one side before switching sides, or you may alternate sides. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your knee to fall inside or outside of your foot. Maintain the tripod foot base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, your head, torso, and hips should remain in a stacked position. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine, or hips to rotate, or hip to drop on one side. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes on the planted side. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#5) Pistol Rock-Backs <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exercise strengthens the muscles in the lower leg and foot, quads, glutes, and hamstrings, and improves ankle mobility. Avoid this exercise if it irritates any parts of your body. \u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You can modify this exercise by sitting on an elevated surface, or by placing a small weight plate underneath your heel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pistol Squat Rock-Backs\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8A5IrlvrV40?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Coaching Tips: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get into the bottom position of a pistol squat. Your non-working leg should be fully extended, and foot plantarflexed (pointing away from you).\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the planted side, form a tripod base by placing your weight on the back portion of your foot, and the base of your big and baby toes. These parts of your foot should remain in contact with the floor. Pretend you are suctioning or screwing your foot to the floor. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), and brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine). \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While maintaining the pistol squat stance, sit back so your hips come into contact with the floor. \u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pause for a count, then press away from the floor and lift your hips so they are several inches above the floor. \u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain the tripod base for the duration of the exercise, but particularly when your hips are elevated above the floor.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, your head, torso, and hips should remain in a stacked position. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine, or hips to rotate, or hip to drop on one side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace around your spine).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2063In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are 5 top exercises for strengthening the muscles in the foot and lower leg.&nbsp;These exercises will be beneficial to runners, and really, all people. #1) Isometric Skater Squat + Lateral Band Resistance\u2063\u2063 This exercise strengthens the muscles in the lower leg and foot, and the glutes, quads, and hamstrings. The lateral band resistance forces the muscles on the medial part of the lower leg and foot to do more work. Coaching Tips: #2) Single Leg Partial RDL + Band Resisted Psoas Marches This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, the muscles in the lower leg and foot, and the posterior chain muscles. Coaching Tips: Get The Ultimate Lower Body And Core Program. Currently being followed by people of all genders in over 35 countries worldwide. For \u201cexperienced beginners\u201d to advanced trainees, and also coaches. Great for home AND gym workouts! LEARN MORE #3) Toe Lifts This exercise strengthens the muscles in the foot. Coaches: Now for the second part of this exercise (the order doesn&#8217;t matter so you may also do this first):\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063 #4) Standing Band Resisted Psoas Marches This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, and the muscles in the lower leg and foot. Coaching Tips: #5) Pistol Rock-Backs This exercise strengthens the muscles in the lower leg and foot, quads, glutes, and hamstrings, and improves ankle mobility. Avoid this exercise if it irritates any parts of your body. \u2063 You can modify this exercise by sitting on an elevated surface, or by placing a small weight plate underneath your heel. 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