Knees bend to assist the raise
Leg mechanics change; tibialis anterior loses the isolated stimulus.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Core · Lower Body
Tibialis Raise
Coaching cues
- Stand with heels on a plate or wedge; back against a wall
- Raise the toes and forefoot as high as possible — dorsiflex
- Pause at the top; lower under control
- Full range every rep — feel the tibialis anterior contract
Common faults 2
Feet turn out during the raise
External rotation reduces tibialis anterior activation.
Overactive muscles
TFLHip external rotators
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗StretchStanding TFL stretch↗