Calf raises are the classic calf-strengthening exercise. They use your body weight to strengthen and tone the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Even better, you can do them anywhere, and they don ...

The soleus is a smaller and deeper calf muscle ... It's important to take it slow and not overdo any stretches or exercises. Eccentric exercises are used to build muscle strength.

These landing mechanics are risk factors for lower extremity injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament rupture. It is unknown whether GSC stretching can decrease these high-risk biomechanics during ...