![]() Put simply, the soleus is needed, and absolutely vital for, pushing your foot away from the ground, especially when doing so from a bent-knee position. The more the knee is in flexion, the more the soleus becomes the primary mover for plantarflexion because the gastrocnemius is being taken out of the equation. The soleus's main anatomical action is that of plantarflexion with the knee bent in flexion. If they are weak or restricted this may affect the joints further up the body. The soleus and gastrocnemius provide support for the lower body in terms of good ankle and knee stability, as well as ankle mobility. They move you forward, backward, and side to side, and absorb the impact of activities when you’re running, jumping, or training legs. The calf muscles (soleus and the gastrocnemius) play an important part in locomotion activities. But like the gastrocnemius, the soleus will benefit from a little extra love and attention. The soleus muscle assists the gastrocnemius during actives that require plantarflexion like walking, running, and jumping. The soleus only crosses the ankle joint and it powers plantar flexion (pointing the toes down). It is a powerful muscle that originates from the back of the tibia (the larger, lateral bone of the lower leg) and attaches to the heel bone via the Achilles tendon. It lies beneath the other calf muscle called the gastrocnemius. ![]() The soleus, which has a name that is derived from the Latin word "solea", meaning "sandal", is a large muscle on the back of the lower leg.
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