LEGS
Your legs contain some of the largest muscles in your body. For
the purpose of weightlifting, most experts divide the legs into four separate
muscle groups: quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and anterior tibialis. The
quadriceps and hamstrings act at the knee joint, and the calves and anterior
tibialis act at the ankle joint.
Anterior Tibialis:
The small muscle group on the front side of your lower leg which runs along
your shins. The anterior tibialis, like the calf, also helps you run and
jump but it functions to flex your foot upward.
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Anterior Tibialis |
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- Using a wall or chair as support, place your left foot behind your
right foot, with the top of your left on the ground.
- Extend the bottom of your left shin as far forwards as possible. Slowly
lower yourself by bending both legs.
- Once you have stretched your anterior tibialis to the furthest comfortable
position, hold for at least 15-30 seconds.
- Switch legs and repeat.
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