What can I do to prevent cramps in my Tibialis Anterior muscles?
This is the same problem I have and I’ve given up running several times b/c of it. Here are some stretching exercised I found: TOE RAISE: Muscles worked: Anterior Tibialis Instructions: Stand upright with your toes over the edge of a raised surface. Hold on to a wall or a bar for balance. Only your heels should be on the edge with your toes extended as far out over the edge as you can. Pull your toes upward toward your shins as far as you can, hold for a brief second feeling the contraction in your anterior tibialis muscle. Your body should remain upright. Slowly lower your toes to the starting position in a controlled manner. Don’ts: Don’t allow too much of your foot to be standing on the edge. Be sure to only have your heel resting on the edge of the raised surface. http://walking.about.com/cs/fitnesswalki… This workout is designed in two parts for two reasons. First, these muscles always function
