Sentences with phrase «connecting calf muscles»

Kinetic energy from the crash landing is stored in the many stretchy tendons of the arch and the leg, most notably the huge Achilles tendon connecting calf muscles to the heel bone.

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The Armstrong Atlantic State University study has also noticed the positive effects that seated calf raises have on the soleus muscle, which lies directly under the gastrocnemius and is so closely connected to it, that is often considered as an integral part of this muscle.

Together with the soleus muscle they create the calf connecting at the calcaneal tendon, better known as the Achilles tendon, and are attached to the heal.

The third muscle group you'll be training will be the calves, which are the muscles that connect your ankle to your knee.

The Achilles tendon connects the heel to the calf muscles and is essential for running, jumping, and standing on the toes.