TIB TRAINERS

We offer a full range of Tib Trainers designed to fit every level of experience, training style, and setup:

The Solo Tib Bar V1: A simple, lightweight entry point for tibialis training. Ideal for beginners or anyone looking for an affordable option to start performing Tib Raises.

The Solo Tib Bar V2: An upgraded, more versatile version of the V1 with an improved Strap System to perform more exercises and provide for a better user experience.

The Tib Bar Pro: Built for heavy-duty performance. Designed for serious athletes or high-frequency use with added comfort and load capacity.

The Tib Machine: Our most advanced option. Offers guided, seated movement for strict form and ease of use. Great for gyms, rehab settings, or advanced users who want ultimate control.

The Tib Bands: A versatile, low-impact option for beginners or those recovering from injury. Perfect for high-rep, low-load training and mobility work.

Each trainer helps build tibialis strength, improve ankle mobility, and support long-term knee health. Choose based on your goals, space, and preferred training style.

A tibialis trainer is a piece of equipment specifically designed to strengthen the tibialis anterior, the muscle that runs down the front of your shin. This muscle plays a major role in ankle stability, dorsiflexion (lifting your foot toward your shin), and lower body resilience, especially in the knees and lower legs.

Most traditional training overlooks this area, but neglecting the tibialis anterior can put you at increased risk of shin splints as well as knee pain. Tib trainers target this muscle directly by allowing you to hone in on and progressively build the tibialis raise movement, either bilaterally (both legs) or unilaterally (one leg at a time), in a way that is smooth, consistent, and effective.

Incorporating tibialis raises into your program helps:

• Build a stronger foundation for sprinting, jumping, decelerating, and changing direction
• Improve ankle strength, mobility, and range of motion
• Support long-term knee health by bolstering deceleration capacity
• Prevent common overuse injuries like shin splints or patellar tendinopathy

Whether you’re an athlete, a lifter, or someone coming back from injury, a tibialis trainer is one of the most effective tools for bulletproofing your lower body from the ground up.

Almost everyone can benefit from using a tib trainer, especially those who care about long-term joint health, overall performance, and injury resilience. Ideal users include:

• Athletes: Runners, sprinters, jumpers, skaters, and field/court sport athletes can improve deceleration control and reduce the risk of shin splints and general knee pain.
• Lifters: Those who squat, deadlift, or Olympic lift will benefit from greater ankle strength and mobility, as well as knee resilience.
• Rehab clients: Anyone recovering from knee or ankle injuries can use tib raises as part of a safe, progressive return to training protocol, ensuring a smooth return to full function.
• General fitness enthusiasts: Want to squat deeper, move better, and become overall stronger and more resilient? Tib training helps to achieve all of these goals.

Tib training is especially important if you've never directly trained the tibialis anterior before. And most people haven’t! Which means there is a lot of low-hanging fruit for most trainees to pluck in this regard. When a muscle is almost completely untrained, even “easy,” low-load work will lead to noticeable gains.

The Tib Bar Guy offers four different tibialis training tools, each built for different budgets, training goals, and setups. Here’s a quick breakdown to help you decide which one fits your needs:

1. Solo Tib Bar V2

• Best for single-leg training with a dumbbell-style feel
• Unilateral tib raises help identify and correct side-to-side asymmetries
• Minimal stability emphasizes building robust and resilient ankles
• The unit is compact and portable
• Accepts standard 2-inch plates
• Price range: Performance-tier ($119.00)

2. Tib Bar Pro

• Best for bilateral tib raises and heavier loading with a barbell-style feel
• Blends moderate stability with an emphasis on generating high levels of force production to build super-strong tibs
• Time time-efficient way to build strong tibs and resilient lower legs
• Bilateral training is great for seamless and consistent progressive overload
• Accepts standard 2-inch plates
• Price range: Mid-tier ($79.00)

3. Tib Machine

• Best for isolation and a machine-style feel
• Maximal stability yields high muscular tension, strict form, and minimal compensation
• Ideal for hypertrophy, rehab, or high-level performance prep
• The most stable, ergonomic tibialis training tool on the market
• Accepts standard 2-inch plates
• Price range: Premium-tier ($149.00)

4. Tib Bands

• Best for beginners, travelers, or bodyweight-only training environments
• Ideal for warm-ups, injury rehab, and entry-level tibialis work without investing in heavier gear
• Lightweight and highly portable
• Uses band resistance; no plates required
• Price range: Entry-level ($49.00)

Each of these tools helps you develop ankle and shin strength—but the right choice depends on your available space, budget, and how you want to integrate tib training into your routine. If you’re unsure, many users start with the Tib Bands or Solo Tib Bar, then scale up to the Tib Bar Pro or Tib Machine as their needs grow.

All Tib Trainers (except for the Tib Bands) are designed to be compatible with standard Olympic-sized weight plates (2-inch diameter holes). This includes:

• Steel plates
• Bumper plates
• Rubber-coated plates
• Competition-style plates

The Solo Tib Bar V2, Tib Bar Pro, and Tib Machine each use a loadable sleeve that fits these plates securely. The plates are then locked in place by a durable TBG collar (included with all Tib trainer purchases).  They’re built to handle moderate to heavy loads without compromising safety or stability.

The Tib Bands, on the other hand, do not require weight plates. They provide elastic, band resistance and are ideal for beginners, warm-ups, or high-rep recovery work without the need for external loading.

Yes, depending on your setup and training goals, several accessories can enhance your tib training experience:

• Weight plates: If you’re using the Tib Bar Pro, Solo Tib Bar, or Tib Machine, having a full set of change plates can help you progress the loading slowly and steadily.
• Slant Board: Many Slant Board-compatible exercises are highly complementary to direct tibialis training. Adding in movements that target deep knee flexion helps create a more comprehensive bulletproof lower body session.
• Reverse Squat Strap: Adding in direct hip flexor work with the reverse squat offers a complete anterior chain training stimulus.
• The EZ-Nord: Targeting the back of the knee with Nordic curls completes the lower body bulletproofing equation by building hamstring strength and resilience, enhancing tendon durability, and creating balanced joint support from both sides of the knee.  

If you're just getting started, you don't need any extra pieces of equipment, but as you progress, these accessories can open up more advanced programming options and provide more comprehensive lower body development, along with a more potent bulletproofing effect.

Check out our Getting Started & Learning section to get the most out of our Tib Trainers.

If you’re new to tibialis training or just picked up your first Tib Trainer, there are three essential resources on The Tib Bar Guy’s website to help you get started:

• Getting Started – This section is designed to walk you through product setup with practical, step-by-step instructions and visual demonstrations.
• Training Collective – This is where you will find information on how to get the most out of your Tib Trainer, such as the various exercises that each piece is designed to accommodate as well as how to perform those exercises and what muscle groups they target. 
• Learn – Once you’re comfortable with the basics, this section helps you understand the why behind tibialis training. It features in-depth articles that break down movement mechanics, injury prevention strategies, and the role the tibialis anterior plays in performance and joint health. You’ll also find expert tips, programming advice, and progressions for tools like the Solo Tib Bar, Tib Bar Pro, Tib Machine, and Tib Bands.

Together, these three sections create a comprehensive training and reference resource. Whether you are working out at home, training in a rehab setting, or improving in a performance facility, these guides will help you get the most out of your Tib Trainer.

Yes, each Tib Trainer comes with straightforward setup instructions to allow you to hit the ground running as soon as you receive your new equipment. With our Tib Trainers:

• Minimal to no assembly is required
• Step-by-step instructions can be accessed anytime in the Getting Started section.
• No tools required
• All Tib Trainers are designed to be easy to use right out of the box, with clamp-style collars included. You won't need any special equipment or mechanical know-how to get started.

And if anything isn’t clear, The Tib Bar Guy team is quick to respond to questions and can walk you through your setup directly. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, these tools are designed to get you training quickly, safely, and with confidence.

Check out our Training Collective to get the most out of your Tib Trainer.

The Training Collective is your go-to resource for mastering each piece of TBG equipment, especially our tibialis trainers. This section walks you through:

• How each Tib Trainer works (Solo Tib Bar, Tib Bar Pro, Tib Machine, Tib Bands)
• Key exercises you can perform with each one
• Any specialty features the unit offers

Whether you're training for injury prevention, athletic performance, or simply building more resilient joints, the Training Collective helps you apply these tools in real-world scenarios. It’s especially helpful for visual learners or anyone who is unsure about how to get the most from their gear.

Tib Trainers target the tibialis anterior, a muscle that’s commonly neglected in most strength programs, but absolutely vital for knee health, ankle strength & stability, and athletic performance. By strengthening this area, you:

• Reduce your risk of shin splints, knee pain, and ankle injuries
• Improve your deceleration ability and landing control
• Gain better ankle control and mobility
• Reinforce the "braking system" of the lower body, which is critical for sprinting, cutting, and jumping

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro athlete, incorporating tib raises into your training helps link the whole chain back together, so you’re not just strong in the big muscle groups, but also in the joints and stabilizers that hold everything together.

The most common and effective exercise is the tibialis raise, where you allow the external load to first pull your ankle into a maximally plantarflexed position and then you reverse course and lift the ball of your foot as close to your shin as possible (dorsiflexion).

But depending on the model, many Tib Trainers are multi-functional and open up a variety of movement options:

• Solo Tib Bar V2: Perfect for unilateral tib raises, helping address imbalances between legs. These can be done seated or standing. Additionally, the Solo Tib Bar can be used to perform various other movements, such as loaded hip flexion, knee flexion, knee extension, and even ankle rotational drills.
• Tib Bar Pro: Optimized for bilateral tib raises with smooth loading and quick setup. Also great for loaded hanging hip flexion and even bilateral leg extension (knee extension).
• Tib Machine: Offers the most control and stability for seated and standing tibialis raises. It can be used for high volume sets, rehab protocols, or advanced strength work with heavier loads.
• Tib Bands: Great for high rep tib raises, as well as ankle eversion and inversion drills. They’re excellent for warm-ups, recovery, or on-the-go training.

You can also pair tibialis training with other tools like the Slant Stack, Reverse Squat Strap, or a Nordic Trainer to build a complete program for lower body resilience.

It depends on your overall goal set, but here are three highly effective approaches:

• High rep endurance work: Sets of 20-30 reps with light to moderate weight improve tissue durability, work capacity, and blood flow. This is great for warming up, rehabilitation, or slowly building endurance and lower leg resilience.
• Progressive overload: Using a lower rep range (10-15 reps) and adding a small amount of weight every 3-4 weeks of consistent tibialis training helps you build impressive strength in the tibialis anterior over time.
• Supersets: Pairing tibialis raises with exercises like backward sled drags, split squats, or reverse squats creates a comprehensive training program for lower body resilience.

Remember, as with all forms of training, consistency is key. With a small muscle group like the tibialis you have to be patient and accumulate small wins over the course of many months to make big improvements. 

Yes, The Tib Bar Guy provides a full ecosystem of training support:

• Getting Started offers step-by-step assembly guides for every major piece of TBG equipment.
• Training Collective is a dedicated hub that walks you through how each piece of equipment works, the various exercises each piece can be used for, and any specialty features they offer. 
• Learn section contains basic programming ideas, form tips, and tips on how to use each TBG product to maximize the effectiveness of your Knees Over Toes training. 

Together, these resources ensure that whether you’re just beginning tibialis training or trying to maximize your results from your current setup, you have expert level guidance at your fingertips.

No prior experience is required. Every Tib Trainer is designed to be beginner friendly and easy to integrate into any fitness routine. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, just starting your fitness journey, or are an experienced lifter who is new to tibialis specific work, you’ll find these tools approachable and effective. Each product is supported by simple guides, video demos, and training tips so you can get started with confidence even if this is your first time hearing about the tibialis anterior.

Just like any other muscle group, progression with tibialis training is about consistent application of the stimulus and gradual overload. The only note here to remember is that since this is a small muscle group gains will occur more slowly compared to larger muscle groups (like the quads, chest, or hamstrings). With that in mind, it is prudent to increase the loading in smaller chunks and a bit more slowly (just 1.25-2.5lbs every 3-4 weeks at a minimum instead of 5-10lbs every 1-2 weeks).

In addition to that, here are some simple ways to keep improving:

• Increase reps first. Start with a very light resistance that you can get for 10-15 clean reps and build that up to 20+ reps per set. 
• Then add weight and repeat the process. Use small change plates (1.25lbs and 2.5lbs) to ensure that you can make small, manageable jumps in weight.
• Try unilateral work. Tools like the Solo Tib Bar allow for the integration of unilateral tibialis raises, which offer some unique benefits compared to their bilateral counterpart.
• Add pauses. Holding the peak contraction for a few seconds at the top of every rep increases muscle control and time under tension without the need for adding more weight. This can help you milk out more gains at each stage along the way.
• Increase frequency. If recovery allows, move from 1-2x per week direct tibialis training to 3-4x per week for a period of blitz style training that leads to greater short term adaptations.

As always, be diligent and be consistent with your tibialis training and you will reap the rewards. Long term consistency is what ultimately leads to bulletproof results.