The most common injury to the Soleus is a muscle strain or a small tear in the muscle.

This is one of the reasons that the Soleus is the most injured muscle in Runners. The Soleus is the most active muscle during running, yet it’s one of the most commonly undertrained muscles. The Soleus is also extremely important during dynamic activities such as running and jumping. The Soleus is working nearly all day to prevent us from falling forward! The poor muscle never gets a break until we sit down. In weight-bearing activities such as standing, it prevents our body from falling forward on top of our ankles. The Soleus is a powerful plantar flexor which means pushing the foot down like a gas pedal, but its role is most important in weight-bearing positions.

The Soleus muscle is active during running, walking, and standing. It’s responsible for stabilizing the ankle and keeping our bodies upright. The Soleus muscle is a deep calf muscle that originates from the back of the lower leg below the knee and attaches to the Achilles tendon. This post will cover the Soleus muscle, why it’s important, and the 5 best exercises to strengthen it. We will help fix that problem and reduce the amount of running injuries at the same time. Yet, this muscle is rarely targeted in specific strengthening programs. It’s often overlooked, but it’s critical to keep this muscle strong if you want to prevent injuries and perform at your best. The Soleus is a deep muscle in the calf that plays an important role in stabilizing the ankle and keeping our bodies upright and is the most active muscle during running. One of the most underrated muscles in the body is the Soleus.

Soleus stretch