This 9-week barefoot training program is split into three progressive cycles that build a strong, stable, and resilient foundation from the ground up. Cycle 1 (Weeks 1–3) focuses on prep work and discovering the “tripod foot,” teaching you to feel and control key pressure points while activating and strengthening the intrinsic muscles of the foot. Cycle 2 (Weeks 4–6) centers on the Short Foot Series to develop foot stability, coordination, and power through foot-to-core sequencing—the process of efficiently transferring force and information from your feet, up through your legs, and into your core. Cycle 3 (Weeks 7–9) adds intent-loaded drills and low-amplitude hops to challenge the foot’s stabilizing muscles, tendons, and fascia to rapidly absorb and release force, building the stiffness, endurance, and resilience needed for explosive movement.
A1
PlantarFlex Inversion to Eversion
2 x 5
A2
Half-Dorsi Inversion to Eversion
2 x 5
A3
Full-Dorsi Inversion to Eversion
2 x 5
B1
Ankle Rockers
2 x 10
B2
Toe Grabs
2 x 10
B3
Golf Swings (Pronation/Supination)
2 x 20
B4
Hula Hoop (4 Points)
2 x 20
C1
Tripod- SL Balance
2 x 20
C2
Tripod- Single Leg 1/4 Squat
2 x 5
C3
Tripod- Single Leg Half RDL
2 x 5
C4
Tripod- Side Lunge
2 x 5
D1
Heel Walk
2 x 10
D2
Toe Walk
2 x 10
A1
PlantarFlex Inversion to Eversion
2 x 5
A2
Half-Dorsi Inversion to Eversion
2 x 5
A3
Full-Dorsi Inversion to Eversion
2 x 5
B1
Ankle Rockers
2 x 10
B2
Toe Grabs
2 x 10
B3
Golf Swings (Pronation/Supination)
2 x 20
B4
Hula Hoop (4 Points)
2 x 20
C1
Tripod- SL Balance
2 x 20
C2
Tripod- Single Leg 1/4 Squat
2 x 5
C3
Tripod- Single Leg Half RDL
2 x 5
C4
Tripod- Side Lunge
2 x 5
D1
Heel Walk
2 x 10
D2
Toe Walk
2 x 10
A1
PlantarFlex Inversion to Eversion
2 x 5
A2
Half-Dorsi Inversion to Eversion
2 x 5
A3
Full-Dorsi Inversion to Eversion
2 x 5
B1
Ankle Rockers
2 x 10
B2
Toe Grabs
2 x 10
B3
Golf Swings (Pronation/Supination)
2 x 20
B4
Hula Hoop (4 Points)
2 x 20
C1
Tripod- SL Balance
2 x 20
C2
Tripod- Single Leg 1/4 Squat
2 x 5
C3
Tripod- Single Leg Half RDL
2 x 5
C4
Tripod- Side Lunge
2 x 5
D1
Heel Walk
2 x 10
D2
Toe Walk
2 x 10
DD Goodson
DD is a NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with 10 years of coaching experience and a former University of Colorado Buffaloes football athlete. He trains 150+ high school athletes and 5 Fire Department Academies across Colorado. An avid outdoorsman, he delivers elite performance training and prepares bodies for sport, service, and the Rocky Mountain wilderness.
By training your foundation from the ground up, this program doesn’t just strengthen your feet—it unlocks more power, control, and resilience in every movement you make, giving you a competitive edge that lasts long after the 9 weeks are over.
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