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Anterior Tibialis-SMR vs Foot-SMR

Anterior Tibialis-SMR - starting position
Anterior Tibialis-SMR - ending position
Anterior Tibialis-SMR
intermediate·Other
Foot-SMR - starting position
Foot-SMR - ending position
Foot-SMR
intermediate·Other

Side-by-Side

Anterior Tibialis-SMR
VS
Foot-SMR
intermediate
Level
intermediate
Other
Equipment
Other
N/A
Mechanic
N/A
static
Force
static
Stretching
Category
Stretching
calves
Primary
calves
None
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

calves

Instructions

Anterior Tibialis-SMR

1

Begin seated on the ground with your legs bent and your feet on the floor.

2

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.

Foot-SMR

1

This exercise stretches the fascia of the muscles in the feet. Start off seated with your shoes removed. Using a foot roller or a similar object, such as a small section of pvc pipe, place your foot against the roller across the arch of your foot. This will be your starting position.

2

Press down firmly, rolling across the arch of your foot. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and then switch feet.

Verdict

Both exercises target the calves. Anterior Tibialis-SMR is a intermediate exercise using other, while Foot-SMR is intermediate and uses other.

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