New Tibialis Training Tool

[danieltx]

I found The Tib Bar on Amazon last week - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDLQRN9Z?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Destination is the only gym left around here with an actual tibia raise. You can train tibialis on a seated calf raise but it can be tricky depending on the machine's design. Cables with a handle are another option but I'm way past maxing out those.

The Tib Bar comes with straps for over and behind the foot. At size 14 my foot barely fits it and I can only use the over strap but it holds in place. It comes with a clamp to hold plates on. It's been tested up to 135lbs. Today was my second time using it and I did sets of 12, 10, and 10 with just 20lbs. The stability component definitely makes it harder than a real tibia raise, cables, or a seated calf raise.

 

[heavyhitter]

I just use differing strength bands looped around machines, and then the end of my shoe. But this looks tight

 

[TeaMan]

Anyone uses this kind: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CT61R1Z6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1FDQKJ0C6YUSI&psc=1 ? im keen on buying one.

 

[heavyhitter]

My gym had one. They work

 

[alfresco]

Will somebody please post up some before and after foto of any positive, worthwhile changes?

Signed,
Doubtful

 

[Sully1234]

Will somebody please post up some before and after foto of any positive, worthwhile changes?

Signed,
Doubtful

It's for knee health/stability popularized by "knees over toes guy". He has some good stuff on IG/you tube if you are interested.

 

[alfresco]

It's for knee health/stability popularized by "knees over toes guy". He has some good stuff on IG/you tube if you are interested.

Apologies then.

My understanding (here) is that it was for muscular development as in bodybuilding.

A good heads up though. Thanks for that.

But . . . I still stand firm on my before / after fotos as far as muscular development goes.

 

[bbxtreme]

Apologies then.

My understanding (here) is that it was for muscular development as in bodybuilding.

A good heads up though. Thanks for that.

But . . . I still stand firm on my before / after fotos as far as muscular development goes.

If I remember right Meadow’s very big on training the tibialis with calves and he had some of the best calves in the sport.

 

[Heath82]

Amazon.com

Here’s an actual machine

 

[pistonpump]

Amazon.com

Here’s an actual machine

Wow only 36.99?

Danieltx, love those Nikes. Good find

 

[danieltx]

Amazon.com

Here’s an actual machine

Good find man - for $200 I might actually but that.

 

[alfresco]

If I remember right Meadow’s very big on training the tibialis with calves and he had some of the best calves in the sport.

Well, not arguing here (yes, John had some good calves but never saw them before he started training them) but . . . this young man I am training now whose calves I would but up against the best has never done a calf raise in his life. He has just been released from cancer treatment / surgery the second time (see my post about him with fotos) and if he ever starts training then, doubtful, I will do before and after fotos.

Personally, I don’t think training them is going to effect where you stand in the line-up. But hey, if you think it will help by all means do them.

PS . . . maybe for rehabilitation. Just covering all my bases

PPS . . . You are looking great. Looking forward to seeing you in comp. You are going to blow some minds.

 

[heavyhitter]

Will somebody please post up some before and after foto of any positive, worthwhile changes?

Signed,
Doubtful

Would you train your triceps and not your biceps? Then why would you train you calf but not your tib? Even if there were no hypertrophy possible, it’s worth it for that stabilization of the knee alone. And if you want to see after….JM credits a lot of his lower leg development to adding in tib training

 

[heavyhitter]

Well, not arguing here (yes, John had some good calves but never saw them before he started training them) but . . . this young man I am training now whose calves I would but up against the best has never done a calf raise in his life. He has just been released from cancer treatment / surgery the second time (see my post about him with fotos) and if he ever starts training then, doubtful, I will do before and after fotos.

Personally, I don’t think training them is going to effect where you stand in the line-up. But hey, if you think it will help by all means do them.

PS . . . maybe for rehabilitation. Just covering all my bases

PPS . . . You are looking great. Looking forward to seeing you in comp. You are going to blow some minds.

You’re trying to argue that since he’s a genetic freak that tub training isn’t necessary? Most of us aren’t blessed with that

 

[alfresco]

You’re trying to argue that since he’s a genetic freak that tub training isn’t necessary? Most of us aren’t blessed with that

Agreed

Make me a believer (I want to believe) and like I said just show me before and after fotos.

I could use the extra calf development.

 

[alfresco]

Would you train your triceps and not your biceps? Then why would you train you calf but not your tib? Even if there were no hypertrophy possible, it’s worth it for that stabilization of the knee alone. And if you want to see after….JM credits a lot of his lower leg development to adding in tib training

Your biceps / triceps example is a rhetorical question. The answer is of course not, train them both.

The body part in question, personally I think, like I said in another post, it will not change where you stand in the lineup. Isn’t that why they (was going to say we, but that would be a lie since I have never set foot on stage), body bodybuilders do what they do? to move up in the lineup. That’s my rhetorical question

Stabilization . . . can’t hurt might help.

And perhaps irrelevant and inconsequential but I know a few of the best long distance hikers in the world (think Nat Geo good) and they do nothing for stabilization but then again, freaks they are. Am sure they would do anything to prevent injuries.

Good conversation

 

[bbxtreme]

Agreed

Make me a believer (I want to believe) and like I said just show me before and after fotos.

I could use the extra calf development.

John always said he had good calves. But how big they grew was directly proportional to the amount of work he went into training them.

I think there’s a huge genetic factor with calves and thankfully for me they aren’t heavily judged on a stage as mine stay flat and veiny.

All that to say this is another exercise or tool to maximize the genetics you are given.

 

[alfresco]

John always said he had good calves. But how big they grew was directly proportional to the amount of work he went into training them.

I think there’s a huge genetic factor with calves and thankfully for me they aren’t heavily judged on a stage as mine stay flat and veiny.

All that to say this is another exercise or tool to maximize the genetics you are given.

To equitable I think we are all making good points, let’s not beat a dead horse to death

 

[bbxtreme]

To equitable I think we are all making good points, let’s not beat a dead horse to death

Was trying to agree with you on your points. Next time I’ll leave the horse be for you.

 

[alfresco]

Was trying to agree with you on your points. Next time I’ll leave the horse be for you.

I know that. You are a great member as are many others. We are square, no worries.