Posterior Tibialis Stretch
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 Posterior Tibialis Stretch
- In a seated position, loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. This will be your starting position.
- 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.
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 Posterior Tibialis Stretch
Anterior Tibialis-SMROther equipment · Intermediate
Foot-SMROther equipment · Intermediate
Peroneals 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 Posterior Tibialis Stretch work?
Mainly the calves.
Is the Posterior Tibialis Stretch 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 Posterior Tibialis Stretch?
Good alternatives that train the calves: Anterior Tibialis-SMR, Foot-SMR, Peroneals Stretch or Calves-SMR.
How many sets and reps of the Posterior Tibialis Stretch should I do?
Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.
Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).