Exercise Comparison
Anterior Tibialis-SMR vs Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch
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Muscle Analysis
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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.
Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch
Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, one foot slightly in front of the other.
Bend both knees, keeping your back heel on the floor. Switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the calves. Anterior Tibialis-SMR is a intermediate exercise using other, while Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Anterior Tibialis-SMR for a greater challenge.