The Claim

Bent-leg calf raise exercises are more effective than straight-leg calf raises for targeting the soleus muscle in young women

Source: Muscle Swelling of the Triceps Surae in Response to Straight-Leg and Bent-Leg Calf Raise Exercises in Young Women

What the research says

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Supports
42score
Challenges
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Cause and effect
1 study reviewed
In plain English

When young women want to strengthen their soleus muscle (the lower calf muscle), doing calf raises with bent knees works better than doing them with straight legs.

See the scientific wording

Bent-leg calf raise exercises should be prioritized over straight-leg calf raises when the specific training target is the soleus muscle in young women

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Muscle Swelling of the Triceps Surae in Response to Straight-Leg and Bent-Leg Calf Raise Exercises in Young Women

    The study compared two types of calf raise exercises in young women and found that bending your knees during calf raises (bent-leg) makes your soleus muscle work harder and grow more than keeping your legs straight - exactly matching what the claim says.

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