What exercises target the Gastrocnemius (Medial)?

The best exercises that primarily target the Gastrocnemius (Medial) include Self-assisted Single Leg Calf Raise, Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raise, Single Leg Calf Raise, Cable Belt Calf Raise, Cable One Arm Single Leg Calf Raise. In total, 102 exercises involve the Gastrocnemius (Medial).

What muscle group does the Gastrocnemius (Medial) belong to?

The Gastrocnemius (Medial) is part of the Calves muscle group, which is involved in ankle plantarflexion, jumping, and walking movements.

How do I target my Gastrocnemius (Medial)?

To target the Gastrocnemius (Medial), focus on ankle plantarflexion, jumping, and walking movements. Top exercises include Self-assisted Single Leg Calf Raise, Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raise, Single Leg Calf Raise, Cable Belt Calf Raise, Cable One Arm Single Leg Calf Raise.

Gastrocnemius (Medial)

Muscle group: Calves

Inner calf muscle that plantarflexes the ankle and flexes the knee, visible inner portion of the calf.

Exercises Targeting Gastrocnemius (Medial)

Other Muscles in Calves

Gastrocnemius (Lateral), Soleus, Tibialis Anterior

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Gastrocnemius (Medial)

Exercises Targeting Gastrocnemius (Medial)

Primary Mover (29)

Self-assisted Single Leg Calf Raise

Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raise

Single Leg Calf Raise

Cable Belt Calf Raise

Cable One Arm Single Leg Calf Raise

Calf Raise

Calf Raise Machine

Donkey Calf Raise

Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

Lever 45° Calf Press (plate loaded)

Lever 45° Calf Raise

Lever Calf Extension

Lever Calf Extension (plate loaded)

Lever Donkey Calf Raise

Lever Isolateral Seated Calf Press (plate loaded)

Lever Seated Calf Press

Lever Standing Calf Raise

Lever Standing Calf Raise (plate loaded)

Sled 45° Calf Press

Sled 45° Calf Raise

Sled Donkey Calf Raise

Sled Lying Calf Press

Sled Seated Calf Press

Sled Standing Calf Raise

Weighted Single Leg Calf Raise

Smith Standing Leg Calf Raise

Standing Calf Raise

Suspended Forward Angled Single Leg Calf Raise

Secondary / Assisting (35)

Band-assisted Inverse Leg Curl

Self-assisted Inverse Leg Curl

Self-assisted Step-down

Barbell Glute-Ham Raise

Barbell Step-up

Safety Bar Seated Calf Raise

Glute-Ham Raise (hands behind hips)

Glute-Ham Raise (hands behind neck)

Step-down

Straight Hip Leg Curl (on stability ball)

Box Jump

Cable Lying Leg Curl

Cable Standing Leg Curl

Cable Step-up

Dumbbell Step Down

Jump Squat

Lever Bent-over Leg Curl

Lever Isolateral Lying Leg Curl (plate loaded)

Lever Kneeling Leg Curl

Lever Kneeling Leg Curl (plate loaded)

Lever Lying Leg Curl

Lever Seated Calf Raise

Lever Seated Calf Raise (plate loaded)

Lever Seated Leg Curl

Lever Seated Leg Curl (plate loaded)

Lever Standing Leg Curl

Machine Assisted Inverse Leg Curl (plate loaded)

Weighted Glute-Ham Raise

Seated Calf Raise

Smith Seated Calf Raise

Step-Up

Suspended Hanging Leg Curl

Suspended Hanging Straight Hip Leg Curl

Suspended Leg Curl

Suspended Straight Hip Leg Curl

Stabilizer (38)

Barbell Deadlift

Barbell Rear Lunge

Barbell Single Leg Squat

Barbell Split Squat

Close Grip Incline Push-up (on bar)

Incline Push-up

Rear Lunge

Single Leg Box Squat (pistol)

Single Leg Split Squat

Single Leg Squat (pistol)

Cable Rear Lunge