plural solei
ˈsō-lē-ˌī 
: a broad flat muscle of the calf of the leg lying immediately beneath the gastrocnemius
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But in general, focus on strengthening your quads, calves (specifically your soleus), and glutes.
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Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 5 Oct. 2023
Soleus Stretch The soleus is a deeper muscle in the calf that is often overlooked, Wang says.
—Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 8 Apr. 2023
Beneath your gastrocnemius and Achilles is the second calf muscle, the soleus, which runs from the outer side of the back of your knee down to your heel.
—Angela Gargano, Lauren Del Turco, Women's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
The main muscles supporting the ankle include the gastrocnemius and soleus, which are the hamstring muscles in the back of the calf, as well as the tibialis posterior (muscle on the inside the ankle) and tibialis anterior (muscle on the front of the ankle).
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Jan. 2022
Main Calf Muscles To Know Enter: the gastrocnemius and the soleus.
—Angela Gargano, Lauren Del Turco, Women's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
Lying Rotary Soleus Press Watch on The soleus is a broad, flat muscle under the perky gastrocnemius that is key in walking, running, balancing and jumping.
—Dr. Rachel Tavel, Pt, Dpt, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023
The soleus is a smaller, flat muscle that lies underneath the calf muscle.
—oregonlive, 20 Nov. 2022
So whenever the knee is bent, the soleus is doing the work.
—David Otey, Men's Health, 14 Dec. 2022
Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 5 Oct. 2023
Soleus Stretch The soleus is a deeper muscle in the calf that is often overlooked, Wang says.
—Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 8 Apr. 2023
Beneath your gastrocnemius and Achilles is the second calf muscle, the soleus, which runs from the outer side of the back of your knee down to your heel.
—Angela Gargano, Lauren Del Turco, Women's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
The main muscles supporting the ankle include the gastrocnemius and soleus, which are the hamstring muscles in the back of the calf, as well as the tibialis posterior (muscle on the inside the ankle) and tibialis anterior (muscle on the front of the ankle).
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Jan. 2022
Main Calf Muscles To Know Enter: the gastrocnemius and the soleus.
—Angela Gargano, Lauren Del Turco, Women's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
Lying Rotary Soleus Press Watch on The soleus is a broad, flat muscle under the perky gastrocnemius that is key in walking, running, balancing and jumping.
—Dr. Rachel Tavel, Pt, Dpt, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023
The soleus is a smaller, flat muscle that lies underneath the calf muscle.
—oregonlive, 20 Nov. 2022
So whenever the knee is bent, the soleus is doing the work.
—David Otey, Men's Health, 14 Dec. 2022
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soleus
noun
so·le·us
ˈsō-lē-əs
plural solei
-lē-ˌī
also soleuses
also soleuses
: a broad flat muscle of the calf of the leg that lies deep to the gastrocnemius, arises from the back and upper part of the tibia and fibula and from a tendinous arch between them, inserts by a tendon that unites with that of the gastrocnemius to form the Achilles tendon, and acts to flex the foot
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