Gastrocnemius
Musculus gastrocnemius
The superficial, two-headed muscle of the calf; enables rising onto the toes.
- Exercises
- 209
- As primary
- 28
- Group
- Leg
Best moves for it
Function
Ankle plantar flexion; also flexes the knee.
Origin
Medial and lateral condyles of the femur.
Insertion
Calcaneus (heel bone) via the Achilles tendon.
Gym exercises for this muscle
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Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
Lower legs · No equipment
Calves-SMR
Lower legs · Foam roller
Peroneals-SMR
Lower legs · Foam roller
Anterior Tibialis-SMR
Lower legs · Other
Foot-SMR
Lower legs · Other
Peroneals Stretch
Lower legs · Other
Posterior Tibialis Stretch
Lower legs · Other
Calf Raises - With Bands
Lower legs · Bands
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise
Lower legs · Dumbbell
Calf Raise On A Dumbbell
Lower legs · Dumbbell
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Lower legs · Dumbbell
Barbell Seated Calf Raise
Lower legs · Barbell
Atlas set · written by hand
Movements with hand-written form cues and common mistakes.