"Pressing the instep" can slim your calves! Xiaohongshu's popular slimming training, you can get straight and slender fairy legs in just one month

If you want a pair of straight and slender fairy calves, you might as well try the "instep pressing" training that has become popular on Xiaohongshu. By exercising the instep of the foot to improve the calf lines, you can successfully slim down your calves in just one month.

Want to slim down your calves? Then you must try the "instep pressing training" that has become popular on Xiaohongshu. It can not only help you improve calf valgus, but also make the calf lines straighter, so that you can have a pair of fairy-like legs in just one month. The following is an introductory guide to [Instep Pressing] shared by Xiaohongshu blogger Jiezhi Jenny, which will tell you the principle, how to do it, and common Q&A all at once.

Why can pressing the instep make your calves thinner?

Pressing the instep is actually to train the arch of the foot. Many people have thick calves or outward-turned legs, which is often because the arch of the foot does not apply force correctly, resulting in incorrect walking posture and making the leg muscles stronger and stronger. Through pressing the instep training, you can find the correct arch force point, and then adjust your walking posture to make your calf muscles slender and straight.

Key points of instep pressing training

Keep your feet together, with your heels together and your knees aligned.

If your ability allows, maintain each action for at least 30 seconds

Keep your core tight, sink your center of gravity, and sit firmly on your heels.

Each movement takes 2-3 minutes. You should practice it every day. It takes about 10 minutes to complete the four movements.

4 basic instep pressing movements

Action 1: Kneel down and sit with your insteps/heels together, with the insteps touching the ground

Action 2: Kneeling, heels/toes hooked back 90 degrees, heels together

Action 3: Kneeling position sitting on the metatarsophalangeal joint/pressing on the metatarsophalangeal joint instead of the toe joint

Action 4: Kneeling knee lift / Use a chair or wall to complete, use your toes to support your body and lift your knees, then lower them

Top 10 FAQs about Instep Pressing

Q1: What should I do if I can’t sit down?

It is normal for some people to not be able to sit down. It is okay. Posture correction is not comfortable at all. It will be very painful when you first sit down. You can start with 10 seconds, then slowly increase the seconds, and then you can hold on for more than 30 seconds.

Q2: Can’t bring your heels together?

You can take a yoga block and place it on your heels before sitting down. The yoga brick can have a good fixing effect and will make it easier when sitting. You can also use a long towel or elastic band instead, tie the elastic band around your ankles and tie a knot below your hips. Then wait until you are used to it before using the tool. If the above method still doesn't work, at least make sure your heels and knees are facing the same direction.

Q3: Is there any simple alternative action?

If your feet are too weak, use a plantar fascia ball to relax the soles of your feet, or grab a towel with your toes to train your foot strength.

Q4: Will the rebound occur if I stop practicing?

Yes, as long as you don’t do it, the problem of calf valgus will still occur. Posture is something that needs to be taken care of every minute of life. There is no one-time solution to posture correction. You can only work hard on self-discipline.

Q5: Asymmetry between the left and right sides?

Our bones are not completely symmetrical on both sides, so it is normal to have some deviations in practice.

Q6: Do your toes/feet get cramps when doing this?

Cramps may be caused by gripping the ground too hard or with too much intensity. You can reduce the intensity or time.

Q7: The bones between my feet are pressed against each other and they can’t be completely closed together? What to do if you have hallux valgus?

Everyone's bone condition is different, so just do the best you can without pursuing complete closure. All training must follow the four words "do your best"!

Q8: Do you experience varying degrees of pain on the big toes of both feet?

If it doesn't hurt too much, you can continue, or reduce the intensity. Beginners should not try too hard at the beginning.

Q9: Can I have sex during my period?

OK! Because this movement will not squeeze the abdomen.

Q10: Do I need to rest after a few days of pain?

It is normal to experience muscle soreness after doing this exercise for a few days.

※ BY JASMINE LEE AND ANN PENG

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