Feeling Calf Raises in Your Glutes? Don’t Worry, It’s Normal (But Here’s the Catch)
With calf raises, do you experience a satisfying burn in your glutes? If so, you're not alone—and it's normal.
While calf raises primarily target the calf muscles, they also engage the hip flexors, which connect the thighs to the pelvis. When the hips are positioned in extension (as they are during calf raises), the hip flexors assist in stabilizing the pelvis. This can lead to a sense of engagement or even a burn in the glutes.
Here's the catch: relying solely on calf raises for glute development may not be optimal. While they can contribute to glute activation, they primarily focus on the calves. To effectively target the glutes, incorporating exercises that specifically isolate and strengthen the glute muscles is crucial.
