Anterior Tibialis-SMR
A intermediate stretching exercise for the calves, done with a other equipment.
- Main muscles
- Calves
- Equipment
- Other equipment
- Level
- Intermediate
- Movement
- Static
How to do the Anterior Tibialis-SMR
- Begin seated on the ground with your legs bent and your feet on the floor.
- 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.
Sets and reps
| Mobility | 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side |
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Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.
Alternatives to the Anterior Tibialis-SMR
Foot-SMROther equipment · Intermediate
Peroneals StretchOther equipment · Intermediate
Posterior Tibialis StretchOther equipment · Intermediate
Calves-SMRFoam roller · Intermediate
Peroneals-SMRFoam roller · Intermediate
Seated Calf StretchBodyweight · Beginner
Standing Gastrocnemius Calf StretchBodyweight · Beginner
Ankle CirclesBodyweight · Beginner
Questions
What muscles does the Anterior Tibialis-SMR work?
Mainly the calves.
Is the Anterior Tibialis-SMR good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can build up to it with Seated Calf Stretch first.
What can I do instead of the Anterior Tibialis-SMR?
Good alternatives that train the calves: Foot-SMR, Peroneals Stretch, Posterior Tibialis Stretch or Calves-SMR.
How many sets and reps of the Anterior Tibialis-SMR should I do?
Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.
Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).