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Sustained Soleus Contractions Rapidly Raise Metabolism to High Levels for Hour

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The Soleus and the Gastronymius Contribute to Explosive Ability to Jump

The soleus is a powerful forceful muscle, but it's all passive when you're walking. The gastronemius is a different fiber type and more fast-twitch. If you're doing a very rapid movement, the gastronmius is perhaps more powerful per gram of muscle than the soleus. But remember, the soleus is bigger.

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