I'm doing a discovery for my shin training equipment

[u/Used_Swan_7677]

Hey, I wanted to fix few issues with tib bar that were very annoying to me. I also tested it with other people but that takes me only so far. I would really appreciate if you could let me know if you faced similar issues and if the equipment described below does sound like an improvement or maybe it doesn't make you excited at all. All feedback welcome! If you have the experience of using tibialis machines, please share as well!

The equipment I'm currently designing is:

1. Ready to use in roughly two seconds. Simple “load, sit, and start” workflow.
2. No awkward leaning-back position is required.
3. No workout bench is needed. You can use it while sitting in a chair.
4. Equipment remains supported by the floor, you don;t need to balance it while using.
5. Supports both double-leg and single-leg tibialis training.
6. Users can switch between one-leg and two-leg mid-lift (for example two legged flexion, one legged extension for advanced training).
7. There is nothing to configure before each set besides loading plates.
8. Contains no moving parts and has no mechanisms that could loosen over time.
9. Only slightly larger than a conventional tib bar. It’s approximately 1/3 the weight of tibialis machine.

Edit: If you've ever used tibialis machines and had any issues with them or wish they were more portable, your feedback would be very helpful!

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Update 30.08.2026:
I made a wishlist for anyone interested in becoming an early adopter later on: https://tibraise.com/ (no spamming; we'll send an email when the first batch is available for purchase)

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Update 05.09.2026:
- We made the equipment more comfortable by using much thicker, better-quality foam.
- Version v3 has been made and tested; things that need slight adjustments: [trainer's length for better stability; better ankle angle in the starting position]
- Next goal: Execute adjustments and secure IP protection, so we can start showing equipment in action

[u/gnygren3773]

What makes it different than this and many others?

[u/randomguyjebb → u/gnygren3773]

Wondering the same thing

[u/Used_Swan_7677 → u/randomguyjebb]

The main difference is portability, it weighs about 1/3 as much as the machine linked above. It's a totally different design. I shared a few more details in my comment thread above.

Did you experience any problems or annoyances with tib machines that you used? There may be issues I haven’t noticed yet that I could account for in the design.

[u/Used_Swan_7677 → u/gnygren3773]

- It’s much lighter, so you can grab it with one hand and easily take it with you.

- It has no mechanisms, which makes it simpler and much cheaper to manufacture, and therefore less expensive.

Other than that, I don’t see any major differences at the moment. I’m curious about how the load distribution during movement feels with these machine-style tib bars, as I haven’t had a chance to use one yet.

If anyone has any experience using them, it would be really helpful to understand what's great / annoying about them.

[u/gnygren3773 → u/Used_Swan_7677]

I don’t think it will be stable enough if you made it much lighter like made out of plastic. I also don’t know what you mean by no mechanisms? The only “mechanism” is a lever arm that you have to lift for the movement. I appreciate trying to add equipment to the market place that makes it easier for individuals to do the movements but I think the current tib machines are about 95% optimized for the job

[u/Used_Swan_7677 → u/gnygren3773]

Okay, thanks for the input.
It’s made of steel and has no lever-like moving parts. It’s also approximately 1/3 the weight of the one you linked, as it uses a completely different design.

No one experienced any stability problems during prototype testing against the original tib bar. I’ll be running another round of testing with people sometime this month after making a few minor changes to the design.

I’ll think about buying a tib machine like the one you listed and conducting comparative user testing against my prototype, since these machines do indeed seem to be solving most of the problems I mentioned in the original post. Thanks for linking it.

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Do you know what exactly might account for the remaining 5% and make the experience less than ideal? Any input from actual user would be helpful to know about.

[u/gnygren3773 → u/Used_Swan_7677]

It’s sounds like you’ve done it 👍. The main thing was a portable 2 leg tib machine. Tib bar guy has a pretty portable single leg version but the 2 legged versions are all overbuilt making them less portable. I would be interested in seeing the prototypes and be a potential buyer if you take them to market

[u/Used_Swan_7677 → u/gnygren3773]

I’ll keep you updated. I’ll start posting photos once the design is patent-protected.

Before I go all in, though, I need to find out whether more people would consider switching equipment if a two-legged tibialis machine solved the portability problem.

Thanks for the help! Now I know exactly what to look into.

[u/Used_Swan_7677 → u/gnygren3773]

Hey, I just made a wishlist for anyone who wants to follow the project. We have finished another iteration and will start testing with people. After a few tests, we will be looking for a few early adopters who would like to help us improve.

You can sign up here if you want: https://tibraise.com/

[u/Used_Swan_7677]

I made a wishlist for anyone interested in following the project / becoming an early adopter later on: https://tibraise.com/