Beginner exercise

Posterior Tibialis Stretch

  • Flexibility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Posterior Tibialis Stretch

  1. Sit with one leg extended and loop a stretching strap, rope, or resistance band around that foot.
  2. Keep the heel slightly off the ground.
  3. Gently pull the strap so the sole turns outward and the outside of the foot moves toward you.
  4. Keep the movement small and controlled, stopping at a comfortable stretch.
  5. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then release and repeat on the other side.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gastrocnemius, Soleus.

MuscleScoreRole
Gastrocnemius0.7Target, Mobility Target
Soleus0.7Target, Mobility Target
Flexor Hallucis Longus0.4Mobility Target