All participants performed standing calf raises using a Smith machine with an individualised range of motion. One familiarisation session was performed to introduce the participants to the techniques.

The stretched position led to 43.3% greater relative muscle growth in the medial gastrocnemius. VlaDee // Getty Images. The Conclusion.

The Study. The study, published as a preprint on SportRχiv, compared two resistance training methods to see which one better increases the size of the medial gastrocnemius (the inner calf muscle ...

Answer: The calf is composed of two muscles called the gastrocnemius (medial and lateral). These muscles connect to the Achilles tendon and are responsible for pushing off of your foot.

Results: Training resulted in a significant increase in performance and decreases in sum of six skinfolds, abdominal, front thigh, and medial calf skinfolds, and the ratio of extremity to trunk ...

The stretched position led to 43.3% greater relative muscle growth in the medial gastrocnemius. The Conclusion.

The stretched position led to 43.3% greater relative muscle growth in the medial gastrocnemius. RELATED STORY. Strength training for beginners: a complete guide; The conclusion.