Yes the calf flex was on purpose because y’all keep asking to see them 💪🏻 I even trained them during this workout! Ever since I was a teenager I knew I could not leave my bodyshape to “chance” meaning letting it take whatever shape time, age & gravity gave it! Back then doing weights was about controlling how my body looked.. now I realize it’s one of the best habits I could have adopted for my overall health and longevity 🙏🏻 #fitafter50 #weighttraining #appreciation #wisdom #calves #glutes

How are the two calf muscles different from one another? They both point the foot downward, so aren’t they the same? Their roles become more prominent depending on the position of the knee. If the knee is straight, more of the gastrocnemius will be active when plantar flexing (pointing the foot down). If the knee is bent, more of the soleus will be active when plantar flexing. Keep in mind that both muscles are still always active, just not as much as the other, depending on the knee position. I