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Toe curls are a foot-strengthening exercise where you curl your toes downward, often to scrunch a towel or grip the floor, to build the muscles that control your toes and support your arch. They work the toe flexors and intrinsic foot muscles, including the flexor digitorum brevis, which contribute to balance, push-off, and shock absorption. Sit or stand barefoot, place a small towel under your foot, and use your toes to gather it toward you, then release and repeat. Move deliberately and keep the rest of your leg relaxed so the work stays in the foot. It may feel like the foot wants to cramp at first, which eases as the muscles strengthen. Strong toe flexors improve foot stability and can help with conditions like plantar fasciitis and flat feet, building a more resilient foundation from the ground up.

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