How to Do Standing Calf Raises: Techniques, Benefits, Variations
How to Do Standing Calf Raises: Techniques, Benefits, Variations
Aug 10, 2020
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Calf raises are great, but this isn’t a calf raise. Are you ignoring this important muscle in your leg? This is a soleus raise, and it matters more than most people realize. The soleus plays a huge role in Achilles pain, ankle pain, foot pain, and recurring calf injuries. A straight-leg calf raise mostly hits the gastrocnemius. If you want to actually target the soleus, the knee has to be bent about 60–90°. Set up on a step or stack some books. Bend your knees, keep your weight forward, and move
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Stronger Strides on Instagram: "EVERYTHING CALF RAISES 🦵 Part 2: Soleus Calf Raise Variations If you’re a runner, you should NOT skip soleus work. The soleus produces over 50% of the force needed for running propulsion, more than the gastroc, and is arguably one of the most important muscles for endurance athletes. Why bent-knee calf work matters: Bending the knee shortens the gastroc and forces the soleus + Achilles to do the heavy lifting. When you strengthen your soleus, you improve:
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