Should gyms have a machine to work out the tibialis anterior muscle?

Question

Gyms almost always have a machine for the calf muscles, so why not have one for the opposing tibialis anterior muscles?

Answer 1

I agree with you, why not have muscle balance? I think they should have this too.
One way to do this is to use tubing, hooking it on one end of your toes and the other end tied around something stationary, and then lift the toes up and back down.

Answer 2

Most of the time gyms will spend money on cardio vascular equipment, or equipment that members want. Depending on who makes the purchase decisions, and what the gym population is.
They do make dorsiflexing machines, but it is not a high production machine. Talk to your gym manager about it, maybe you can get one in your gym if you push for it, and create a member demand for it. It is a very important action/muscle group for athletes inparticular.

Answer 3

I'm not familiar with the tibialis anterior muscle, but

Instead of doing your calf raises on your toes, do them on your heels using free weights.

Or use the squat machine. If you can use it with your toes, you can use it with your heels.

Answer 4

This is because this is a support muscle very similar to the exterior and interiors of the calf and shin and are generally built up when working the larger muscle groups such as the calves, quads and do not require specific exercises to build them up.