Tiger Tail Peroneal
Description
The tiger tail peroneal roll is a self-myofascial release move targeting the peroneal muscles on the outer side of the lower leg. The lifter sits and rolls the stick massager along the outer calf. It is useful for runners and lifters with tight calves.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Tiger Tail Peroneal Instructions
- Sit down on the floor or a bench.
- Hold the tiger tail stick by the handles with both hands.
- Place the roller on the outer side of the lower leg above the ankle.
- Press down with moderate pressure into the peroneal muscles.
- Roll the stick up the outer calf toward the knee.
- Pause on any tender spots to release the tissue.
- Roll back down to the ankle and repeat.
- Continue several passes. Switch legs and repeat.
Tiger Tail Peroneal Form & Visual
Tiger Tail Peroneal Benefits
- Releases the peroneals
- Useful for runners
- Speeds recovery
- Easy to do anywhere
- Trains tissue quality
- Helps tight calves
Tiger Tail Peroneal Muscles Worked
- Peroneals
- Calves
- Gastrocnemius
Tiger Tail Peroneal Variations & Alternatives
- Foam Roll Calf
- Calf Stretch
- Tiger Tail Calf
- Lacrosse Ball Calf
