How to Do
How to Do Forward Speed Step With Toe Taps
The forward speed step with toe taps should begin with a good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the forward speed step with toe taps.
Beginning
Beginning Speed Toe Taps on Step
Begin with a thorough dynamic warm up before starting this exercise; this engages the nervous system.
Movement
Speed Toe Taps on Step Movement
1. Begin this drill by facing a step about 6 cm (2 inches) high.
2. Use your arms like you were running to help you with this drill.
3. Position yourself on the toes and as quick as you can (under control) bring one foot onto the step, then the other.
4. Return down by bringing the first foot back on the ground followed by the other, landing on the toes.
5. Half way through the drill, switch the lead foot.
Benefits
Speed Toe Taps on Step Benefits
This variation of the workout is excellent for increasing heart rate, targeting lower-body muscles, burning calories, and improving speed, balance, and foot-handling skills. To correctly perform a standing toe tap, you must have strong glutes, hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and core muscles.
