Exercise

Anterior Tibialis-SMR

Also known as: anterior tibialis smr, shin foam roll, tibialis smr, shin myofascial release

Anterior Tibialis-SMR — position 1Anterior Tibialis-SMR — position 2

Anterior Tibialis-SMR is an exercise for the calves. Main target: tibialis anterior. Equipment: foam roll.

EquipmentFoam roll
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Begin seated on the ground with your legs bent and your feet on the floor.
  2. Using a Muscle Roller or a rolling pin, apply pressure to the muscles on the outside of your shins. Work from just below the knee to above the ankle, pausing at points of tension for 10-30 seconds. Repeat on the other leg.

Similar exercises

Calves-SMR
Foam roll
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Peroneals-SMR
Foam roll
Lateral gastrocnemius

Alternatives with other equipment

Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises
Smith machine
Tibialis anterior
Band Reverse Calf Raise
Bands
Tibialis anterior
Foot-SMR
Other
Medial gastrocnemius
Seated Calf Stretch
Bodyweight
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Standing Calf Raises
Machine
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Dumbbell
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
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