The gastrocnemius and soleus are the main muscles at the back of the lower leg.
Why Calves matters
They help point the foot, absorb force and contribute to walking, running, jumping and balance.
A practical example
Straight-knee and bent-knee calf raises expose the calf muscles to slightly different demands.
Common mistake
Bouncing through repetitions without controlling the stretched and shortened positions.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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