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Gastrocnemius

Musculus gastrocnemius

Gastrocnemius (Musculus gastrocnemius)

The superficial, two-headed muscle of the calf; enables rising onto the toes.

Function
Ankle plantar flexion; also flexes the knee.
Origin
Medial and lateral condyles of the femur.
Insertion
Calcaneus (heel bone) via the Achilles tendon.

How this muscle is trained

Gastrocnemius is worked as the primary target in 1 of the 27 exercises listed here, and as a supporting muscle in the rest. The equipment those exercises use: Bodyweight, Leg Curl Machine, Barbell, Other, Machine, Dumbbell.

Exercises that train this muscle

Gym exercises for this muscle

Ankle CirclesAnkle CirclesAnterior Tibialis-SMRAnterior Tibialis-SMROtherBalance BoardBalance BoardOtherBarbell Seated Calf RaiseBarbell Seated Calf RaiseBarbellCalf PressCalf PressMachineCalf Press On The Leg Press MachineCalf Press On The Leg Press MachineMachineCalf Raise On A DumbbellCalf Raise On A DumbbellDumbbellCalf Raises - With BandsCalf Raises - With BandsBandsCalf Stretch Elbows Against WallCalf Stretch Elbows Against WallCalf Stretch Hands Against WallCalf Stretch Hands Against WallCalves-SMRCalves-SMRFoam RollDonkey Calf RaisesDonkey Calf RaisesOtherDumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf RaiseDumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf RaiseDumbbellFoot-SMRFoot-SMROtherKnee CirclesKnee CirclesBody OnlyPeroneals-SMRPeroneals-SMRFoam RollPeroneals StretchPeroneals StretchOtherPosterior Tibialis StretchPosterior Tibialis StretchOtherRocking Standing Calf RaiseRocking Standing Calf RaiseBarbellSeated Calf RaiseSeated Calf RaiseMachineSeated Calf StretchSeated Calf StretchSmith Machine Calf RaiseSmith Machine Calf RaiseMachineSmith Machine Reverse Calf RaisesSmith Machine Reverse Calf RaisesMachineStanding Barbell Calf RaiseStanding Barbell Calf RaiseBarbell
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