Exercises for the Tibialis Anterior

Tibialis Anterior: 100+ exercises in the FitRay library, each with the muscles it works, step-by-step instructions, the equipment it needs and its own common mistakes.

What the tibialis anterior does

The tibialis anterior runs down the front of the shin. It lifts the foot and toes (dorsiflexion) and controls the foot as it lands with each step, so it works constantly in walking and running.

How to train it

Tibialis raises, with the heels on the floor or seated with a weight on the feet, train it directly, and walking on the heels adds endurance work. A few sets of higher reps two or three times a week are enough.

Five to start with

  1. 1
    BeginnerTibialis Raise

    Leaning against a wall, lift the toes towards the shins.

  2. 2
    BeginnerSeated Tibialis Raise

    Seated with a weight on the feet, so it can be loaded.

  3. 3
    BeginnerBanded Ankle Dorsiflexion

    Pull the foot up against a band, one side at a time.

  4. 4
    BeginnerHeel Walk

    Walking on the heels for endurance work.

  5. 5
    BeginnerCable Tibialis Raise

    A cable strap over the foot lets you load the shin muscle gradually.

All 100+ exercises that work the tibialis anterior