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Lets dive into building a calf, just like any other muscle group they all take time. Even if the calf can be a stubborn body part for most.
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The calf is made up of two muscle groups the gastrocnemius and soleus. They can be broken down a bit further into other muscle groups but for simplistic sake the one that everyone cares about is the gastrocnemius (used for running and jump) and the soleus lies beneath the gastrocnemius (used for standing and walking).
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What makes the difference in targeting the two different muscle groups is whether the leg is in a straight position and our knees being in a bent position.
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When the knee is bent, as when doing seated calf raises, the gastroc is unable to fully stretch and, therefore, unable to strongly contract. In these bent-leg movements, only the soleus is targeted. When the leg is fully straightened, however, the gastroc is brought back into the action. Straight-legged calf exercises like the standing calf raise and donkey calf raise work both the gastroc and soleus.
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Also don't forget about working the angles on your calf raise, by having your foot position inward you can target more of the inner portion of the calf while having them outward will target more outside area of the calf muscle.
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✅ Benefits of eating oranges. .✅

High in Vitamin C. Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. ...

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➡️Benefits of eating oranges.

➡️High in Vitamin C. Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. ...

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➡️Prevents skin damage. ...

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Protects us from free radicals. ...

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Let's go over some of the breakdown:
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➡️Latissimus Dorsi:
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*Most commmon exercises*
-Lat Pulldown
-Pull-Ups
-Barbell Rows
-Dumbbell Single Arm Rows
-Deadlifts
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➡️Trapezius:
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*Most commmon exercises*
-Shrugs
-Deadlifts
-Farmers Walks
-Face Pulls
-Barbell Rows
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*Most commmon exercises*
-T-Bar Rows
-Dumbbell Bent-Over Rows
-One-Arms Rows
-Pull-Ups/Chin-Ups
-Seated Rows

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WHEY & CASEIN PROTEIN
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One question that seems to be asked often is "which is better? Whey or Casein protein?"

➡️➡️Instead of asking which one is better in general, we should ask which one is better for certain situations.
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➡️➡️WHEY PROTEIN is a protein powder that digests in the body quickly, meaning that whey might be better suited to have either before, during or after workouts. It will supply amino acids to your muscles very quickly.
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➡️➡️CASEIN PROTEIN is a protein powder that digests in the body slowly (normally takes 5-7 hours to digest), meaning that casein might be better to take before bed, as it will continue supplying amino acids to the muscles while you sleep, which is good because when sleeping, you are going a long time without food.
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➡️➡️So, simply put, one is not better than the other overall. But one may be better than the other depending on the situation. So if it's around pre/intra/post workout, go with WHEY. If you're about to go a long period of time without food or you're going to bed soon, go with CASEIN.
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➡️➡️Also, let’s remember that PROTEIN POWDER IS NOT MAGIC! Its simply a way to help give a convenient source of protein, and a way to help hit your daily protein goals*

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✅➡️They tend to put their focus on long cardio sessions, cut carbs, skip meals and even use fat burners. While these things may sound good from a marketing stand point, they actually do more harm than good.

✅➡️You see when you cut calories too low your body adapts and only starts to burn that amount of calories consumed. This is know as metabolic adaptation.

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Healthy or “good” fats

Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are known as the “good fats” because they are good for your heart, your cholesterol, and your overall health. These fats can help to: Lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Protein is a macronutrient that is essential to building muscle mass. It is commonly found in animal products, though is also present in other sources, such as nuts and legumes. ... Chemically, protein is composed of amino acids, which are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur.

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