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Extensor Hallucis Longus

Anatomy, function and the kettlebell exercises that train the extensor hallucis longus.

Body region
Lower (leg anterior)
Muscle group
Toe Extensors

What the extensor hallucis longus does

Extends big toe, assists dorsiflexion.

Kettlebell exercises that train the extensor hallucis longus

25 exercises from our biomechanical library, ordered by how primarily they load this muscle.

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