Roll Ball Tibialis Anterior
On all fours with one shin resting on a small massage ball, the knee rolls the ball along the front of the shin from ankle to knee.
How to do it
Setup
On all fours, a massage ball under the front of one shin just above the ankle, the other knee down.
Steps
- Shift weight onto the ball through the knee and hands.
- Roll slowly up the outer front of the shin toward the knee and back.
- Pause on a tender spot and breathe, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
Rolling on the shinbone itself: keep the ball on the muscle just outside it. Dropping the full weight onto the ball: the hands and the other knee take part of it. Rushing the rolls: slow passes let the muscle ease.
Breathing
Breathe slowly as you roll.