Posterior Tibialis Activation
lower leg exercises Tibial posterior, arco del pie
Corrective exercise posterior tibialis activation to support the arch and reduce pronation.
Execution
- Seated or standing
- Without moving the foot, attempt to shorten the arch
- Slightly invert the heel to activate posterior tibialis
- Hold 10 seconds, repeat
Cues
- Lift the arch without curling toes
- Subtle heel inversion
- Toes relaxed
Common Errors
- Toe curling to create the arch
- Visible foot movement
- Calf tension
Progressions
- Isometric -> Band resistance -> Single-leg stance -> Dynamic
Related Patterns