Heel Walking helps prevent 
Shin Splints and is a
total body exercise.
Shin Splints and is a
total body exercise.
- Take shortened steps on your heels with toes continuously raised.
- Keep you back upright, and your chest and head lifted.
- Core abdominal muscles should be engaged while walking.
Heel Walking will strengthen shin muscles, calf muscles, low back, glutes and your core.
Proper body mechanics is essential to reduce the risk of muscle strains and stress to knees and back.
Try walking this way for one minute to reduce the risk of shin splints.
