Dumbbell Tibialis Curl
Exercise Overview
The dumbbell tibialis curl exercise is used to strengthen the ankle inverters. Start by strapping a dumbbell to the bottom of your foot using a Dumbbell Foot Strap. Lie sideways on a bench so that your outer shin is supported by the edge of the bench (ankle and foot are suspended). Invert the foot by raising the inner edge of it towards the ceiling. Then lower the weight into eversion by allowing the weight to slowly pull the foot towards the ground.
Muscles Involved
Tibialis posteriortibialis anteriorflexor digitorumflexor hallucisextensor hallucis
Related Conditions
Tibialis Posterior Tendinitis / Tibialis Anterior TendinitisAnterior Shin SplintsInversion Ankle Sprain / Eversion Ankle SprainChronic Ankle SprainAnterior ankle impingementMedial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS)
