Tag Archives: calf muscles

A look at your Soleus Muscle.

I think of the soleus as the unsung hero of the calf complex. If a bodybuilder shows off his/her calves, they will try to get into a position where the gastrocnemius muscles are shown off. The gastrocs are the bulgy … Continue reading

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Soleus – Know Your Muscles series.

Please note, this article is written to expand a lay person’s knowledge of their body. The better you understand your body as an athlete, the better you will be able to look after it. The soleus muscle lies behind the … Continue reading

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Calf Muscle Strains.

The two most common injuries I see during our runners leg assessments are Calf muscle  strains and ITB. We have run a successful ITB rehab program for a while now. You can read more about it at What is ITB? The Calf … Continue reading

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