Exercises from the community
Bent-Leg Hip Raises (abs)
Bent-Leg Hip Raises use the weight of your bent legs as resistance, building visible lower abs muscle without needing any equipment. Lie on your back with knees bent at roughly 90 degrees and feet lifted off the floor. Contract your lower abs to lift your hips a few inches off the mat, pause briefly at the top, then lower back down under control.
Tucked Toe Stretch
Now we are going to tuck the toes so that your soles raise facing directly behind you as your toes curl away from the soles. Lower your weight slowly and gently onto the length, not tips, of your toes. This will stretch the toes and soles. Avoid stretching too hard or releasing too much weight. Gradually, after practicing for a few weeks, gently increase the stretching in the toes and soles. Reduce the stretch at any feeling of strain or pain. Hold this stretch for 1-2 minutes.
Raise Big Toes
With raised arches, lift only both big toes, keeping the other four on the ground, then lower them back down. Repeat this slowly 5-10 times. This exercise and the next one require a gradual re-learning of lost muscle control. When you first try, you might not be able to move certain toes independently. Keeping your spine straight and long, you can bend your knees and bend down forward to use your fingers to help hold the other toes down while you are learning the new muscle control.