# @thelewinclinic on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2021-08-25T16:56:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Lewin Sports Injury Clinic (@thelewinclinic) — https://gondola.cc/thelewinclinic

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Great post here highlighting how important the soleus is when it comes to running and jumping sports.

With 6.5-8 times body weight force going through them, they should not be neglected!

With so many runners in clinic and an awful lot of calf/Achilles issues at the moment, it’s definitely a good one to share 🙌🏻

#sharedknowledge #sportsmedicinecommunity #lsic #essexphysio #essexsportsrehab #physioclinic #sportsrehab #injuryrecovery #gymrehab 

Posted withregram • calebmcinnes_podiatrist *** Glutes vs Calves*** - You might be surprised

Last night I asked on my story what is THE MOST IMPORTANT RUNNING MUSCLE? 

Most said the #glutes 🍑...but whilst important they aren't. 
Someone said the #heart ❤...I probably agree physiologically and we can't do anything without it but you might be surprised to hear it the 'SOLEUS' !!

When it comes to force on the muscles while running most people think it is Glutes that are the major producer. Whilst they play a very important role it’s not all about the Glutes.

The SOLEUS is shown to be responsible for the greatest amount of force, at 6.5-8 x Body Weight.

The Soleus one of two major calf muscles and sits underneath your gastrocnemius.

A perfect way to strengthen this is by doing a seated or bent knee calf raise...there are many other ways to load this muscle of which i'll pop up some demo videos over the next week. 

For people who play a running or jumping based sport (that's most sports), the calf is so commonly weak and neglected as a driving force, yet essential for both performance and injury prevention. 

Most train the Gastrocnemius and miss the Soleus....train both!
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#thrive #thrivesportsmed #unlockyourpotential #calves #running #runstrong #runinjuryfree #strength #force #power #runner #trailrunner #runningassessments #biomechanics #triathlon #triathlete #marathon #podiatry

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