Category: Calves

Anatomy and Physiology of Seated Calf Raises: Knees Wide, Feet Mid, Toes Straight The seated calf raise strengthens the muscles of the calves, primarily the soleus. The soleus consists of mostly slower twitch muscle fibers. It functions as a postural muscle and serves in locomotion. By comparison, the gastrocnemius tends to be faster-twitch, and functions […]

Anatomy and Physiology of the Standing Calf Raise: Feet Shoulder-Width, Toes Straight The standing calf raise strengthens the muscles of the calves, primarily the gastrocnemius. The gastrocnemius is typically comprised of relatively fast-twitch fibers, whereas the soleus is composed of mostly slower-twitch fibers. While the gastroc is more responsible for propulsion, the soleus is more […]