Heel-to-Toe Walk primarily works the calves and balance. It is categorized as a squat movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- calves and balance
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- squat
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Heel-to-Toe Walk
- Slow steps — heel strike, roll through mid-foot to toe
- Stay tall, look ahead
- Short controlled steps for balance
Common mistakes
- Rushing — this is coordination practice
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is calves, with balance also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Standing Calf Raise · Jump Rope · Leg Press Calf Raise · Tibialis Raise · Seated Calf Raise · Calf Extension (Machine)
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