Leaning back against a wall with heels planted and lifting the toes toward the shins. Strengthens the tibialis anterior on the front of the lower leg.
Primary muscles
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Main muscles working (thicker lines)
Stand with your back and hips against a wall and heels about one to two feet in front of it, legs straight.
Keeping your heels on the floor, lift your toes as high as you can toward your shins.
Squeeze briefly at the top.
Lower your toes under control, stopping just before they touch the floor.
Repeat for the set; step feet farther from the wall to make it harder.
Breathing: Exhale as you lift your toes, inhale as you lower.
Heels pinned
Toes to shins
Slow lowering
Bending the knees
Letting the toes slap down
Standing too far from the wall too soon
Expect a strong burn at first; build volume gradually.