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Legs

Gastrocnemius

Gastrocnemius

Browse 6 catalog exercises that list gastrocnemius as a primary or secondary muscle. Squat, hinge, lunge, and calf movements for the lower body.

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Also known as: Upper calf

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Primary exercises

Exercises where gastrocnemius is listed as a main target.

Standing calf raiseBodyweight · BeginnerOpen guideDumbbell calf raiseDumbbells · BeginnerOpen guideStanding calf raise machineMachine · BeginnerOpen guide

Secondary exercises

Exercises where gastrocnemius supports the main movement.

Reverse lungeBodyweight · BeginnerOpen guideDumbbell walking lungeDumbbells · BeginnerOpen guideBarbell reverse lungeBarbell · BeginnerOpen guide