Do standing and seated calf raises produce the same muscle growth in the soleus?

Calf Raises & Soleus Growth1 min readUpdated June 9, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed one assertion about whether standing and seated calf raises produce the same muscle growth in the soleus, and the evidence we’ve reviewed so far does not support that claim. The assertion claimed that both exercises lead to identical 2–3% increases in soleus size in untrained young...

Evidence from Studies

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Primary Studies (1)

Triceps surae muscle hypertrophy is greater after standing versus seated calf-raise training

DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1272106

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Published
June 9, 2026·Last updated June 9, 2026
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