Calf Exercises: Forged in Fire, Built for Battle – Your Lower Body’s Secret Weapon
Your calves aren’t just aesthetic ornaments—they’re piston-like force generators for sprinting, jumping, and surviving uneven terrain. Neglect them, and you’re building a skyscraper on sand. Target the gastrocnemius (power) and soleus (stamina) through plantar flexion—the explosive ankle extension that propels you forward. No fluff. Just iron. The Anatomy Blueprint: Gas vs. Soleus Muscle Function Best Stimulated By Gastrocnemius Explosive power, jumping Standing work (raises, jumps)…