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 ...

Every part of our body is connected to the rest of it. That’s why stiff necks can cause headaches, or stomach issues can cause esophagus discomfort. Another pairing is your ankles and calves. Your ...

The secret to strong calves is in the science. To tone and build this important muscle group, you need to target both the gastrocnemius — the big ball of a muscle on your calf — and the soleus, which ...

Those little muscles at the back of your lower leg do a lot of heavy lifting, research has shown. A 2017 review found that ...

This smart, three-position calf stretch is becoming a favorite among trainers in the U.S. for improving ankle mobility, muscle balance, and overall lower-body performance.

Dan Woike: The strain is to the larger muscle of the calf - the previous calf strain was to a smaller muscle in the calf, I believe Rockets' Kevin Durant claims he was not warned that his calf strain ...

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 ...

For lower-body workouts from Stephanie Mansour routines — plus fitness challenges, walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Large muscles like the hamstrings and ...