Heel walk
Foot and calf · Learning · in seconds held
Why it helps your running
Strengthens the tibialis anterior, the muscle at the front of your shin: protection against shin splints.
- You'll need
- nothing: just your bodyweight
How to do it
- Lift your toes as high as you can and walk forward on your heels.
- Keep your toes pulled up toward your shins the whole way.
- Small steps, chest tall.
Common mistakes
- Your toes drop halfway through.
- You lean back to compensate.
Strength work, built into your plan.
Your coach picks your movements, their sets and tempo, and slots them into your week — with a guided session, minute by minute.