Exercise

Posterior Tibialis Stretch

Also known as: ankle eversion stretch, tibialis posterior stretch, foot eversion stretch

Posterior Tibialis Stretch — position 1Posterior Tibialis Stretch — position 2

Posterior Tibialis Stretch is an exercise for the calves. Main target: soleus. Equipment: other.

EquipmentOther
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Posterior Tibialis Stretch: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary

How to do it

  1. In a seated position, loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. This will be your starting position.
  2. With the leg extended and the heel off of the ground, pull on the belt so that the foot is everted, with the outside of the foot being pulled towards you. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.

Similar exercises

Balance Board
Other
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemiusSoleus
Foot-SMR
Other
Medial gastrocnemius
Peroneals Stretch
Other
Lateral gastrocnemius
Rope Jumping
Other
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Donkey Calf Raises
Other
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Front Box Jump
Other
Vastus lateralisGluteus maximusMedial gastrocnemius

Alternatives with other equipment

Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch
Bodyweight
Soleus
Seated Calf Raise
Machine
Soleus
Barbell Seated Calf Raise
Barbell
Soleus
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise
Dumbbell
Soleus
Smith Machine Seated Calf Raise
Smith machine
Soleus
Anterior Tibialis-SMR
Foam roll
Tibialis anterior
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