How to Build Foot Muscles

Building strong foot muscles can help improve or prevent an injury. Familydoctor.org stresses the importance of stretching exercises when building foot muscles, and these exercises usually involve working or stretching your calves just as much as your feet. Follow these steps for two exercises to build foot muscles.

Instructions

  1. Heel Raise

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      Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.

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      Raise onto your toes, lifting your heels off the ground.

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      Hold for five to 10 seconds.

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      Lower your heels down.

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      Repeat the exercise as many times as you can.

    Calf Stretch

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      Stand facing a wall with your feet about shoulder-width apart.

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      Stretch your arms out in front of you and place your palms on the wall.

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      Take a step back with one foot. Your front knee will bend. Step about 2 or 3 feet or as far as you are comfortable.

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      Lean forward while bending your elbows, keeping your back heel on the floor.

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      Hold for 10 seconds.

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      Switch legs and repeat this stretch as needed.