Roll Ball Tibialis Anterior

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Perform the Roll Ball Tibialis Anterior to target the tibialis anterior muscle.

  1. Begin seated on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Place a small ball under your feet, focusing on the area just above your ankles.
  3. Gently roll the ball back and forth, applying moderate pressure to massage the muscle.
  4. Continue for 1-2 minutes, adjusting pressure as needed for comfort.

How to perform the Roll Ball Tibialis Anterior

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Roll Ball Tibialis Anterior using your roller.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your calves.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your calves rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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