Exercise Comparison
Anterior Tibialis-SMR vs Calf Stretch Hands 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 Hands Against Wall
Stand facing a wall from several feet away. Stagger your stance, placing one foot forward.
Lean forward and rest your hands on the wall, keeping your heel, hip and head in a straight line.
Attempt to keep your heel on the ground. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the calves. Anterior Tibialis-SMR is a intermediate exercise using other, while Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall is beginner and uses none. Choose Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Anterior Tibialis-SMR for a greater challenge.