Standing calf raises are the most basic exercise to strengthen the calves. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and ...

The calf muscles play a vital role in blood circulation. They are often called the body's second heart. Strong calf muscles ...

Large muscles like the hamstrings and glutes tend to get all the glory on leg day, but don't sleep on a very important group of muscles: the calves. The largest and most visible part of the calf is ...

THE KEY TO building a strong, symmetrical physique comes down to focusing on body parts most people neglect. One spot typically overlooked (and improperly trained) than others: the calf muscles. If ...

Calf (heel) raises are designed to help strengthen the soleus and gastrocnemius, located along the back of the lower leg. The gastrocnemius is larger and more visible, the soleus lies underneath. At ...

The warm summer months inspire us to embrace our bodies by not covering them up. Our legs should be no different. While we recently spoke to you about developing your thighs over the summer months, ...

When working on your legs, some people focus solely on the powerful muscles in the thighs, while overlooking the importance of the calves, which experts say is a mistake. Not only are these muscles ...

Our calves are our second heart. If you’re sitting and standing all day, your blood drains towards the lower body. Once it ...

From the same mind whose research propelled the notion that “sitting too much is not the same as exercising too little,” comes a groundbreaking discovery set to turn a sedentary lifestyle on its ear: ...

Animal studies showed that stretching muscles under tension results in hypertrophy or an increase in muscle size. Human studies yielded mixed results. Longer durations of prolonged stretches could be ...

Your intensity during a run or walk can contribute to pain or soreness, especially in your legs. Here are the most common ...