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Toe splays are a foot-strengthening drill where you spread your toes apart as wide as you can, then bring them back together. The movement targets the intrinsic foot muscles, especially the abductor hallucis that controls the big toe, building the strength and control needed for balance, stability, and a healthy foot foundation. Sit or stand barefoot with your feet flat, then actively fan your toes apart without curling or lifting them, hold the spread briefly, and release. Performing them while bearing weight increases the activation of the big-toe abductor. Move slowly and deliberately, since this kind of fine toe control is unfamiliar at first and improves with practice. Toe splays help counter the cramped position that narrow shoes impose, support the arch, and are often used to address bunions and improve overall foot function from the ground up.

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