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Soleus Muscle

The soleus is a large and the deepest of the two calf muscles, found on the back of the lower leg. This powerful muscle arises from the back of your shin bone and attaches to your heel bone as part of the Achilles tendon. Plantarflexing the ankle, the soleus also plays an important role in maintaining posture. The soleus muscle vital role in posture and balance, working when we stand to prevent the body from falling forward at the ankle. This muscle contracts intermittently when standing which helps to pump venous blood back up to the heart from the lower leg/foot. The soleus muscle is active during activities like walking, running, and jumping.

Strengthening the Soleus.

 

 

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