Single-leg tibialis raise

The tibialis raise one foot at a time: the whole lift falls on one shin's muscle, so it is the harder version once raising both forefeet is easy.

Shin strength family

DemandMedium

Equipment requiredBodyweight

Muscle focusShins

Gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.

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Source-researched guide. Clinical review is pending.

How to move

Stand tall with the feet hip-width, a hand on a wall or chair if you like.
Lift one forefoot toward the shin, the heel staying down, hold, and lower slowly.
Repeat with the other foot.

Form cues

Keep the knee straight and the body tall: the lift comes from the front of the shin.
Lower over two or three seconds.

Practice and cautions

No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.

This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.

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Sources and review status

Sources support the educational description; they do not establish that this exercise is suitable for you.

No variation is labeled clinically validated.

What it works

Muscles

Main: Shins.

Anatomy: Tibialis anterior, Peroneals.

Equipment

None: body weight and floor space.

Level

Intermediate. See the easier and harder options above.

Pain guides that use it

Part of a staged plan, with when to get help first.

Guides that use it

Similar moves

Smith machine tibialis raise (reverse calf raise) demonstrated on the 3D figure

3D demoSmith machine tibialis raise (reverse calf raise)Beginner · Strength machine + A step

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Questions people ask

What muscles does the Single-leg tibialis raise work?

Mainly the shins.

What equipment do I need for the Single-leg tibialis raise?

No equipment: your body weight and a little floor space.

Is the Single-leg tibialis raise good for beginners?

It is graded intermediate. If it is too hard right now, start with the Tibialis raise.

What is an easier alternative to the Single-leg tibialis raise?

Try the Tibialis raise or the Heel walk. Both are written steps in the same progression.