
Bums and tums. Chest and back. Bis and tris. Some muscle groups get all the attention. But for runners, there’s one often overlooked area that deserves some love: the muscles in your feet, specifically, the quadratus plantae.
This small muscle is one of 20 in the feet that work in harmony to maintain balance and stability, support your foot's natural arch, and help propel you forward with every step.