Foot Health & Big Toe Extension 2/2, Big toe extension is underrated for foot, ankle and hip health. It’s a pivotal part of balance, athleticism and lower body musculature engagement, yet is NEVER talked about. Besides walking barefoot or wearing barefoot shoes to promote toe function and foot dexterity, isolated toe exercises are also an option and often pretty necessary depending on how disconnected you are from your foot. As with regaining ownership of any joint that is “tight” or been lost,