Exercise technique

posterior tibialis stretch

A stretch targeting the calves using a rope to assist in flexing the foot and lengthening the posterior tibialis and calf muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Loop the rope around the ball of your foot and hold the ends of the rope with your hands.
  3. Gently pull the rope towards you, flexing your foot and stretching your calf muscles.
  4. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Release the tension on the rope and relax your foot.
  6. Repeat the stretch on the other leg.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hamstrings, Quadriceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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