{
  "id": 14276936,
  "title": "Why You Should Do Toe Raises, Not Just Calf Raises",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/why-you-should-do-toe-raises-not-just-calf-raises",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-13T19:12:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Time",
    "slug": "time",
    "url": "https://time.com/article/2026/10/13/toe-raises-benefits-how-to-do/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toe raises, also known as bringing your toes toward your nose, are a simple yet effective exercise often overlooked in favor of calf raises. Physical therapist Joseph Hribick encourages patients to perform toe raises by keeping their heels on the floor and lifting their toes. This action works the muscles along the shins, which are crucial for stepping and preventing trips. While calf raises involve lifting the heels and rising onto the balls of the feet, toe raises provide balanced attention to the lower legs by targeting the tibialis anterior muscle, which controls foot movement as we walk. Both calf raises and toe raises are beneficial, but incorporating toe raises can help address weak muscles that lift the feet and improve balance. Performing toe raises is easy and requires no equipment; they can be done while sitting, standing, or even brushing teeth. To do them correctly, keep your heels on the floor, lift the front of your feet, and slowly lower them. You can start with five to ten repetitions a few times a week and gradually increase the number of reps as your muscles adapt. While toe raises can contribute to better walking and balance, studies haven't conclusively proven that they provide significant improvements in running speed or fall prevention. However, adding them to a workout routine that also targets calves and balance can be a useful addition.",
  "summary": "Your calves have had their turn. Toe raises work the muscles along your shins.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}