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dorsiflexion
Tibialis Raise
Search GoogleTibialis Raise is a beginner dorsiflexion exercise using bodyweight and wall. It primarily trains tibialis anterior. Use a repeatable setup, a pain-free range of motion, and a level of resistance that preserves the intended position.
- Primary
- tibialis anterior
- Secondary
- calves
- Equipment
- bodyweight, wall
- Mechanic
- isolation
Setup
- — Prepare the bodyweight and clear the movement area.
- — Set your stance, grip, and starting position before beginning tibialis raise.
- — Choose a variation and range that let you keep complete control.
Execution
- — Keep the heels planted while pulling the toes toward the shins.
- — Reverse the movement smoothly and reset your position before the next repetition.
Breathing & coaching
- — Inhale during the easier or lowering phase.
- — Exhale through the working phase of the dorsiflexion.
- — Keep the heels planted while pulling the toes toward the shins.
- — Keep pressure and tempo even from side to side.
Safety & common mistakes
Progressions
- — Loaded or slower-tempo tibialis raise
Regressions
- — Supported or reduced-range tibialis raise