Exercise Comparison
Anterior Tibialis-SMR vs Seated Calf Stretch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Seated Calf Stretch
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.
Seated Calf Stretch
Sit up straight on an exercise mat.
Bend one knee and put that foot on the floor to stabilize the torso.
Straighten your other leg and flex your ankle.
Using a band, towel, or your hand if you can reach, pull the toes toward you. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the calves. Anterior Tibialis-SMR is a intermediate exercise using other, while Seated Calf Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose Seated Calf Stretch if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Anterior Tibialis-SMR for a greater challenge.