5-Minutes Fitness: Standing Toe Raise

Strengthening your legs and backside helps improve balance and stability. “This quick exercise keeps your brain in the habit of knowing how to properly fire and use your glutes throughout the day,” says Jeremy Ethier, kinesiologist, top YouTube fitness expert, and Built with Science founder.

Toe Raise with Glute Contraction

1. Stand with toes pointed outward.
2. Squeeze quad muscles in the front of the thighs.
3. Rise up on balls of feet while squeezing glute muscles in the butt. Use wall or counter for balance if needed.
4. Hold for 5 seconds, then return to start position. Repeat up to 10 reps as able.

Gradually work up to 2 sets of 10 reps, three times per week.

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