Calf raises benefits

Increased Hypertrophy The calf raise is an isolation movement that targets the two calf muscles (gastrocnemius and the soleus). Based on the calf raise variation (seated or standing) you will target one of those muscles more than the other — the soleus if the knee is bent, the gastrocnemius if you’re standing.

Calf raises are also excellent for stretching the plantar muscles of the foot and making it more supple .” Beyond the calf muscles, the benefits of calf raises carry over to other parts of your leg. If done correctly, you could have a more resilient Achilles tendon, says Thomson.11 Eki 2021

Standing calf raises activate the two muscles that run down the back of the lower leg: the gastrocnemius and soleus . These muscles are integral in ankle flexion and extension, propelling running and jumping.23 Eyl 2021