Gastrocnemius and Soleus Anatomy

Gastrocnemius 1)origin 2)insertion 3)action

1)medial and lateral epicondyle of the femur 2)calcaneus via the Achilles tendon 3)helps with knee flexion; plantar flexion

Soleus 1)origin 2)insertion 3)action

1)soleal line of the tibia and upper fibula 2)calcaneus via the Achilles' tendon 3)plantar flexion

Describe the ankle movement inversion

Bottom of foot faces in

Describe the ankle movement eversion

Bottom of foot facing out

Which calf muscle is fast twitch? Which calf muscle is slow twitch?

Fast twitch: gastrocnemius Slow twitch: Soleus

What are the two muscles of the calves?

Gastrocnemius and soleus

How do you put emphasis on the Soleus muscle?

Knee bent

What is Tim's calf program?

Standing calf raise: 12, 10, 8, 6 Seated calf raise: 2 X 20 Add 5lbs to gastroc exercises per week Add 2.5lbs to the Soleus exercises per week

How do you put emphasis on the gastroc muscle? Give example exercises

Straight leg exercises Ex) standing calf raise, barbell calf raise, smith mx, leg press calf raises, donkey calf raises

Which calf muscle is a two joint muscle?

The gastrocnemius

Describe the ankle movement plantarflexion

Toes pointed down

Describe the ankle movement dorsiflexion

Toes pointed up