The tib bar (tibialis training bar) is quickly becoming one of the most popular weapons of choice when it comes to lower leg strengthening…
Thanks to Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy), athletes of all kinds are finally starting to harness the power of shin strengthening exercises… and they’re doing it using tib bars.
I’ve personally tested all but one of these tib bars, so I have a really good gauge for what makes a fantastic tib bar!
Best Tib Bars – At A Glance
- Most Versatile – FAE Tri-Flexor
- Best Value – FAE Iron Tib Bar
- Best Overall – TBG Tib Bar Pro
- Runner Up – HGG Tib Bar
- Also Decent – Shogun X Mr. 1NF1N1TY Tib Crusher
- Best Single Leg Tib Bar – TBG Solo Tib Bar
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- Can be used to train hamstrings and hip flexors in addition to tibialis
- Unilateral tibialis training is more effective
- Heel pivot plate and eccentric strap for enhanced stimulus
- Super affordable!
- Now comes with a detachable weight sleeve (better portability)
- Super thick and comfortable padding
- Super high quality steel design and strong clip prevents plate slippage
- Ultra comfortable
- Super affordable
I’ve also scoured the internet for reviews, liaised with manufacturers, and have done a fairly comprehensive analysis of the options currently available on the market.
I will tell you right now that these are unquestionably the seven best tib bars out there right now in terms of quality and value for money.
Later in this article I’ll briefly touch on exactly what a tib bar is, why you need to be using one, and I’ll help you decide which tib bar is the best option for you.
The Tri-Flexor not only functions as an extremely effective single leg tib bar, but it also doubles up as a MonkeyFeet-like device allowing you to train your hamstrings and hip flexors as well as your shins!
Most Versatile Tib Bar
The Tri-Flexor is, first and foremost, a single leg tib bar…
A little later in this article I discuss more about the other single leg tib bars on the market and why these things can be more powerful than regular tib bars.
The Tri-Flexor takes things one step further by including a heel pivot plate which allows you to perform heel supported tibialis raises for a completely unique tib stimulus unattainable by any other tib bar on the market…
The eccentric strap allows you to assist yourself through the really difficult reps so you can get maximal eccentric stimulus.
The Tri-Flexor is completely in a class of its own as it can be fitted with the side pins transforming it into a fully functional MonkeyFeet, which allows you do a whole host of other ATG-related movements…
Including leg curls…
… As well as hip flexor (knee) raises.
And much, much more.
The Tri-Flexor is quite simply the ultimate piece of equipment for anyone doing knees over toes/ATG training.
And the best part? It’s incredibly affordable at less than $100 when you apply my 10% discount code (A1ATHLETE)!
For a full explanation of why this is the best single leg tib bar on the market, be sure to check out my Tri-Flexor review.
Best Option For:
The Tri-Flexor is definitely the best choice for anyone looking for a single leg tib bar. It’s also a fantastic piece of general purpose ATG training equipment, ideal for any athlete doing knees over toes work.
Pros
- Can perform all the MonkeyFeet exercises and more.
- The heel pivot plate and eccentric strap offers a unique tibialis stimulus.
- Extremely portable.
- Great value for money.
Cons
- Maximum foot size is a men’s US size 13.
- Weight clips aren’t included but can be added to your order.
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Best Budget Tib Bar
Freak Athlete Essentials are a newer company specializing in affordable equipment for athletes doing knees over toes/ATG style training.
Their Iron Tib Bar is unique in that it’s completely made of iron, so even though it’s not quite as strong as steel, it’s still made of metal and is considerably cheaper to produce.
With an almost 9″ weight sleeve, you can fit a bit more weight on this bar than the other metal tib bars.
It’s also not quite as wide as the other tib bars on the market, so it won’t take up all the space in your gym bag.
These tib bars now come standard with two types of ankle padding: HDR padding which is extra stable and ideal for use with shoes, and the XL padding which is extra thick and perfect for barefoot use.
Personally, I only ever use the XL padding (see image above) as it’s much more comfortable.
I found the Iron Tib Bar to be more enjoyable to use than the HGG tib bar and it’s significantly more affordable!
It’s about on par with the TBG Tib Bar Pro as far as overall experience goes, and significantly more affordable, although the TBG Tib Bar Pro doesn’t have a detachable weight sleeve…