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How to Do Anterior Tibialis-SMR

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the anterior tibialis-smr.

Anterior Tibialis-SMR animated demonstration from start to end position

Main muscles	Calves
Also works	—
Equipment	Other
Level	Intermediate
Type	Stretching

How to do it

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.

Form tips

Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).

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Gear for this exercise

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.

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