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Heel to toe walk

Heel to toe walk: written movement steps, equipment and example doses. General information to help you choose an appropriate starting point.

By Shift Some Timber editorial team · Published · Updated 2 November 2026

Heel-to-toe walk: approved canonical movement visual

How to do it

  1. Stand beside rail in a clear lane.
  2. Walk placing each heel ahead of opposite toes. Keep eyes forward and use rail if needed.
  3. 3 bouts × 15s; 45s rest between bouts. Use a clear lane and the specified support. Turn or reset slowly; no speed target. Keep breathing; stop a bout if position or control is lost. Keep eyes forward and use rail if needed.

Equipment

Example variations

The written steps above use one library example. These other doses are separate options, not instructions to complete every variation or progress automatically.

LevelExample doseEquipment
beginner3 bouts × 15s; 45s rest between bouts.full gym
beginner3 bouts × 25s; 60s rest between bouts.full gym
beginner3 bouts × 35s; 75s rest between bouts.full gym

Safety and comfort

General movement information, not an individual exercise prescription. Independent trainer or clinical review is not claimed. Use appropriate support and seek individual advice for an injury or restriction.