Toe raise
Also called tibialis raise, shin raise
- Works
- Shins · tibialis anterior
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Stand with your back against a wall and your heels about one foot in front of it.
Steps
- Lift your toes and the front of your feet as high as you can.
- Hold for a moment.
- Lower slowly.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you lift.
Where you feel it
In the front of your shins.
Common mistakes
- Moving fast.
- Standing so far out that the back slides down.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.