What exercises target the Soleus?

The best exercises that primarily target the Soleus include Safety Bar Seated Calf Raise, Calf Raise Machine, Lever Seated Calf Raise, Lever Seated Calf Raise (plate loaded), Seated Calf Raise. In total, 123 exercises involve the Soleus.

What muscle group does the Soleus belong to?

The Soleus is part of the Calves muscle group, which is involved in ankle plantarflexion, jumping, and walking movements.

How do I target my Soleus?

To target the Soleus, focus on ankle plantarflexion, jumping, and walking movements. Top exercises include Safety Bar Seated Calf Raise, Calf Raise Machine, Lever Seated Calf Raise, Lever Seated Calf Raise (plate loaded), Seated Calf Raise.

Soleus

Muscle group: Calves

Deep calf muscle beneath the gastrocnemius that plantarflexes the ankle and contributes to calf size.

Exercises Targeting Soleus

Other Muscles in Calves

Gastrocnemius (Lateral), Gastrocnemius (Medial), Tibialis Anterior

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Soleus

Exercises Targeting Soleus

Primary Mover (6)

Safety Bar Seated Calf Raise

Calf Raise Machine

Lever Seated Calf Raise

Lever Seated Calf Raise (plate loaded)

Seated Calf Raise

Smith Seated Calf Raise

Secondary / Assisting (112)

Band-assisted Inverse Leg Curl

Self-assisted Inverse Leg Curl

Self-assisted Single Leg Calf Raise

Self-assisted Single Leg Squat (leg wrapped)

Self-assisted Squat

Self-assisted Step-down

Barbell Deadlift

Barbell Glute-Ham Raise

Barbell Lunge

Barbell Rear Lunge

Barbell Single Leg Split Squat

Barbell Single Leg Squat

Barbell Split Squat

Barbell Squat

Barbell Squat (low bar)

Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raise

Barbell Step-up

Safety Barbell Squat

Glute-Ham Raise (hands behind hips)

Glute-Ham Raise (hands behind neck)

Lunge

Rear Lunge

Single Leg Box Squat (pistol)

Single Leg Calf Raise

Single Leg Split Squat

Single Leg Squat (pistol)

Split Squat

Bodyweight Squat

Step-down

Straight Hip Leg Curl (on stability ball)

Box Jump

Cable Belt Calf Raise

Cable Lying Leg Curl

Cable One Arm Single Leg Calf Raise

Cable Rear Lunge

Cable Split Squat

Cable Squat

Cable Standing Leg Curl

Cable Step Down

Cable Step-up

Calf Raise

Donkey Calf Raise

Dumbbell Front Squat

Dumbbell Lunge

Dumbbell Rear Lunge

Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise

Dumbbell Split Squat

Dumbbell Squat

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

Dumbbell Step Down

Front Squat

Jump Squat

Lever 45° Calf Press (plate loaded)

Lever 45° Calf Raise

Lever 45° Leg Press (plate loaded)

Lever Barbell Squat (plate loaded)

Lever Calf Extension

Lever Calf Extension (plate loaded)

Lever Deadlift (plate loaded)

Lever Donkey Calf Raise

Lever Front Squat

Lever Isolateral Lying Leg Curl (plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Seated Calf Press (plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Seated Leg Press (plate loaded)

Lever Kneeling Leg Curl

Lever Kneeling Leg Curl (plate loaded)

Lever Lying Leg Curl

Lever Lying Leg Press (plate loaded)

Lever Seated Calf Press

Lever Seated Leg Curl