Exercise Comparison
Anterior Tibialis-SMR vs Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall
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Instructions
Anterior Tibialis-SMR
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.
Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall
Stand facing a wall from a couple feet away.
Lean against the wall, placing your weight on your forearms.
Attempt to keep your heels on the ground. Hold for 10-20 seconds. You may move further or closer the wall, making it more or less difficult, respectively.
Verdict
Both exercises target the calves. Anterior Tibialis-SMR is a intermediate exercise using other, while Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall is beginner and uses none. Choose Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Anterior Tibialis-SMR for a greater challenge.