Calves exercise
Wall Tibialis Raise
Ankle dorsiflexion against a wall to work the tibialis anterior.
- Primary muscleCalves
- EquipmentBodyweight
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Calves
- Bodyweight
How to do the Wall Tibialis Raise
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Lean your upper back against a wall and place your heels on the floor in front of your body.
- Keeping your heels still, lift the toes of both feet toward your shins.
- Pause at the top without lifting your back off the wall or bending your knees to push yourself.
- Slowly lower your toes and repeat.
Muscles worked
Common Wall Tibialis Raise mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Wall Tibialis Raise, and how to fix it.
With your feet too far from the wall, the movement gets short and jerky.
Move your heels closer to the wall until you can raise your toes through the full range of motion; step back gradually to make it harder.
The toes drop fast on the way down.
Control the lowering of your toes and touch the floor just before lifting again.
You lift your hips off the wall and lean forward.
Keep your glutes and upper back against the wall; the only movement is at the ankles.
Alternatives to the Wall Tibialis Raise
They work the calves with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Wall Tibialis Raise work?
The Wall Tibialis Raise works mainly the calves.