Kneeling Shin Stretch For Tennis | Exercise 5.46
Static Stretching · Book exercise 5.46
A kneeling stretch for the muscles at the front of the lower leg and ankle.
Exercise Video
Hold guidance: The book specifies a 45-second hold. This clip demonstrates the position and release; it is not a timed follow-along.
The video shows the setup and release with an abbreviated hold. Follow the book’s hold duration and the technique notes below.
Technique Photograph
How To Perform The Stretch
Kneel on a mat with the legs close together and the tops of the feet and shins in contact with the floor. Ease the hips back toward the heels, keeping the trunk upright and the head neutral. Return to the tall kneeling position after the hold.
Technique Cue
Avoid folding the torso forward or curling the neck while sitting back.
Targeted Muscles And Timing
Target: Tibialis anterior. The book specifies a 45-second hold. This is a bilateral kneeling stretch; keep a comfortable range without bouncing.
Book Technique And Related Exercises
Kneel on a mat with the tops of the feet and shins on the floor, then sit back toward the heels while keeping the torso and head upright. Avoid rounding the upper back.
Related movements: Standing Calf and High Knee Pulls with Dorsi Flexion. See Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis for the complete exercise and assessment guidance; explore all static stretches.
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Book reference: Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis, Chapter 5, exercise 5.46 Kneeling Shin.