Calf Training Explained!
The lower leg is made up of 2 main muscles, the gastrocnemius and the soleus. But they are targeted with different exercises.
The gastrocnemius is the bulk of the calf and is hit with exercises where the knee is extended like standing calf raise.
The soleus is the deeper under muscle and also adds to the width of the calf, these are hit with exercises where the knee is bent.
Try the seated calf machine. If your gym dosent have a seated calf raise, sit on a bench with your toes on a weight plate and rest a barbell on your thighs, raise upto your tip toes to recreate the movement.
Try these exercises in your next calf workout and be proud to where your shorts this summer!
For tips and advice on how to get the MOST out of your training visit www.new-body.co.uk
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