Tibialis Trainer Tib Bar Raise Machine Exercise Equipment Strength Training Calves/Shins/Ankles Ripping Lower Leg Muscles Workout Home Gym Fit 2" Weight Plates

If you use heavier weight (25 pounds and up) you may need a stronger weight clip. Aside from that solid product. Gets the job done.

Overall, this is a decent product if you’re looking to add to your home gym.Some minor Cons:You need an additional Allen wrench (not the size that is included) to tighten the plastic cover to the center support rod.The plastic cover is smooth, so snap collar that is included tends to slide a bit, and isn’t adjustable.

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Compare the tibialis to the back of the leg, and it doesn't seem like much muscle at all. Yet, we become very aware of it when it's strained. Shin splints can be agonizing. Despite this, you seldom see people training their tibialis. The typical method is to do a reverse calf raise. I long ago incorporated it into my calf training, for both seated and standing calf raises. The problem is it's not much muscle at all compared to my calf muscles and because I'm using the same weight I have to reduce the number of reverse raises per set (thereby reducing time under tension) plus just not do them every set (therefore reducing volume).This tibialis trainer provides a convenient way to train the tibialis separately. Using this, I can keep with a relatively light weight and thus get the time under tension I need to stimulate muscle growth. I found this awkward at first, and I attribute that to my past practice of rote reps instead of feeling the muscle and mentally connecting with it. What I mean by that is if you just do an up/down motion of dropping the heel you're not really engaging this muscle for functional strength. By using a "free floating" device like this, you're forced to control the tension, speed of contraction, and other factors. That builds coordination with stabilizer muscles. It's like the difference between doing a squat and using a leg press (the former being a far better option than the latter).The device itself is made with the same heavy duty channel steel construction that my Olympic bench is made with, and the weight bar fits Olympic weights. The quick release weight collar is nice, very easy to use and it stays secure.You can also use this for core training. For example, sit on a bench and do a leg lift. Because it's free-floating rather than confined to a straight line as is a leg extension attachment (or machine), you again engage stabilizers. In fact, if you apply your imagination you can design several exercises using this device for more than just training your tribialis.

I was looking for more of a portable piece of equipment that focused on leg extension, not sure of how many people are looking to work on their shins, but I guess there are people looking to do so. Overall, it does not work for the goal of what I was trying to accomplish. But, it is not worth returning.

Recieved item in timely manner. Product is in good quality and it does its job but had to modify and put a pool noodle where you put your feet in because even with the adjustment any regular foot will NOT fit and will be too loose. Over all ok Product

While a pretty specific muscle, this is a great way to train the tibialis muscles. The only minor issue is fairly thin padding. That said, I had some foam pads from other exercise gear that fit over the existing padding and made the equipment a little more comfortable to use. Overall, it should be fine as is, but that’s the one area I might tweak.

I ordered the Tibialis Trainer to help in recuperating from a recent knee deficit. I was having significant knee issues and went to see a physical therapist. One of the issues he noted was my lack of training on my calves and more so on my tibialis. He explained that I had an imbalance as my upper legs were being worked out but very little work had been done to my lower legs and this caused a lot of strain in my knees. So he recommended I get a tibialis trainer and start training my tibs along with my calves and he laid out a whole training program for me. Within about 3 weeks of training my knees are starting to get back to normal. So there is that, now onto the tibialis trainer.It arrived in excellent, new condition. It is very easy to setup and use. It works great and has been an absolute benefit to my health. Don't neglect your tibs and calves, get the tibialis trainer.5 stars all around

Sturdy enough construction, but the sleeve where weights go has a plastic cover, the collar included slides off, sleeve is slightly narrower than olympic bars so won't fit.I have been using 4x5kg plates and need to strap them to avoid them falling off.It's a shame, otherwise would have been a good product.