Sit barefoot with the knees comfortable and the feet resting flat.
Useful cues
01Keep the heel and ball of the foot heavy
02Spread only as far as the toes stay relaxed
03Fully soften between repetitions
Common compensations
Forcing the little toe outward
Lifting the whole forefoot
Holding tension between repetitions
REGRESSIONMake it more repeatable
Use your fingers to place the toes, then relax them completely.
THIS VERSIONToe spread and relax
2 × 6 slow spreads
PROGRESSIONAdd one demand
Spread while standing with equal weight through both feet.