Tibialis Raise primarily works the calves. It is categorized as a squat movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- calves
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- squat
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Tibialis Raise
- Heels on floor, back to wall or strap over toes
- Lift toes toward shins — dorsiflex
- Lower slowly — shin muscles fatigue quickly
Common mistakes
- Rocking hips — isolate at the ankle
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is calves. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Standing Calf Raise · Heel-to-Toe Walk · Jump Rope · Leg Press Calf Raise · Seated Calf Raise · Calf Extension (Machine)
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