Those little muscles at the back of your lower leg do a lot of heavy lifting, research has shown. A 2017 review found that targeted calf strengthening not only increases muscle performance but also ...

If there’s a muscle that often gets overlooked during leg day, it’s the calf muscles and, if you do remember to train them, more often than not, it usually includes quickly smashing out a dozen calf ...

A new study, currently pre-print, tested the effects of different training techniques on muscle hypertrophy, which is the increase in the size of muscle cells. Researchers specifically focused on the ...

If they’re not already, it’s time to put calf raises on your to do list. They’re simple, but super important whether you’re an athlete or gym-goer. “Strong calf muscles create strong and stable ankles ...

If they’re not already, it’s time to put calf raises on your to do list. They’re simple, but super important whether you’re an athlete or gym-goer. “Strong calf muscles create strong and stable ankles ...

To do a calf raise, bring yourself up onto your tiptoes and fully contract your calf muscle. Though it may vary based on your fitness experience, three sets of 15-20 reps is a good start. You can also ...

Ankle and calf strength and stability may not be the first things that come to mind when considering fitness improvements. But these are actually super important for daily movements like walking.

Fun fact: Chair exercises may have bigger benefits than you realize. The soleus pushup, a simple seated move, comes with perks like increasing blood circulation and boosting your metabolism, new ...

If you run, you need to care about your calves – the muscles that generate much of the force that powers your stride. Strong calves not only help you to run faster and more efficiently, but also ...

As you go about your business in the weight room, have you ever glanced over at a personal trainer during one of their client sessions and idly asked yourself something like, Dang, I wonder if they ...