Shin pain when running? It could be your shoes… or it might be your tibialis anterior. If you deal with shin splints, tight calves, or that burning feeling in the front of your lower legs during or after runs, your tibialis anterior muscle may be undertrained. This muscle is responsible for lifting your foot (dorsiflexion) and helping absorb impact when your foot hits the ground. If it’s weak, your body has a harder time controlling deceleration, which can overload your shins and lead to pain. One simple exercise that can help: Tibialis raises Benefits: • Strengthens the muscles that help protect your shins • Improves ankle durability for running & jumping • Helps balance out calf dominance • May reduce risk of shin splints • Builds more resilient lower legs Add 2–3 sets of 15–25 reps a few times per week, especially if you run, do Hyrox style training, or high-impact workouts. Strong lower legs = more durable runners. Save this if you run or are working on becoming a stronger, ...