Tibialis Raise

Setup

1. 01Lean your back against a wall with the feet about a foot-length or more in front of you.
2. 02Keep the legs straight and weight resting through the heels.
3. 03Stand tall with the core lightly braced.

Execution

1. 01Lift the toes and forefeet as high toward the shins as possible.
2. 02Pause briefly at the top of the raise.
3. 03Lower the forefeet under control until they nearly touch the floor.
4. 04Repeat without letting the toes rest between reps.

Checkpoints

• -Heels stay planted for the entire set.
• -The pull comes from the front of the shin, not from rocking the body.
• -Full range every rep, toes as high as they can go.
• -Tempo stays controlled on the way down.

Common mistakes

• -Standing too close to the wall, which shortens the range.
• -Bouncing the toes with momentum.
• -Bending the knees to make the lift easier.
• -Stopping the set before the shins actually fatigue.