Advanced Shin Stretch

This stretch should only be attempted by those who can feel no stretch in the shin stretch and standing shin stretch.

Teaching Points

  •   Kneel with your shins flat on the ground.  
  • Place your hands on the floor next to your knees.  
  • Raise your knees of the floor, keep your heels and knees together and feet on the floor.  
  • Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds.  

Variations

  • Shin stretch.  

Muscles Stretched

  •   Tibialis Anterior.  
  • Extensor Digitorum Longus.
  •   Extensor Hallucis Longus.  

Related Injuries

  • Shin Splints.  
  • Anterior Compartment Syndrome.