This video discusses the value of engaging the ankle dorsiflexors to aid in activities such as squatting, landing, and walking.
Many of the ankle dorsiflexors actively spread the toes, therefore widening the foot giving us a better base of support as we interact with the ground.
This muscle group is also partially responsible for helping us maintain our medial arch as we sink or load into the ground,
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Chris