I’m guessing the answer is leverage, but I have no clue.

  • theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world
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    19 hours ago

    Calves are insanely strong, in general. They are constantly balancing your entire body’s weight with every step and movement you make. Also as others have stated, squat and calf raise are different ranges of motion