Tibialis anterior

Schematic anatomy
Tibialis anterior

Quadriceps

Rectus femorisVastus lateralisVastus medialisVastus intermedius

Hamstrings

Biceps femorisSemitendinosusSemimembranosus

Glutes

Gluteus maximusGluteus mediusGluteus minimus

Adductors

Adductor longusAdductor brevisAdductor magnusGracilisPectineus

Hip flexors

Psoas majorIliacusTensor fasciae lataeSartorius

Hip rotators

PiriformisObturator internusObturator externusSuperior gemellusInferior gemellusQuadratus femoris

Calves

GastrocnemiusSoleus

Shins & ankles

Tibialis anteriorTibialis posteriorFibularis longus & brevisExtensor digitorum longusExtensor hallucis longusFlexor digitorum longusFlexor hallucis longus

Feet

Abductor hallucisFlexor hallucis brevisAdductor hallucisFlexor digitorum brevisQuadratus plantaeFoot interossei & lumbricalsAbductor digiti minimiExtensor digitorum & hallucis brevis
Movement guide

Tibialis anterior

Lifts the front of the foot and turns the sole inward.

01

Supported toe raise

Ankle dorsiflexion · Bodyweight

Also works

Toe extensors

How to perform

Stand with your back supported and heels on the floor. Lift the fronts of your feet, pause briefly, then lower.

Lift through the ankle without rocking your body.

Example volume · 2–3 sets × 12–20 reps

02

Band ankle inversion

Ankle control · Light band

Also works

Tibialis posterior

How to perform

Sit with your leg supported. Against a light band, turn the sole inward through a small range, then return.

Move at the ankle; keep the knee and hip still.

Example volume · 2 sets × 10–15 / side

Referencesorthoinfo.aaos.org

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