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 ...

Even if you aren’t training for anything in particular, it never hurts to give your calves a little extra love. The calf muscles, located on the back of the lower leg, are actually made up of three ...

KUTV — Experts say strong calves help stabilize the feet and ankles which are essential for preserving a good quality of life. Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck ...

As a former U.S. Marine, Erin Oprea is dedicated to fitness. Now a Nashville-based personal trainer with clients like Carrie Underwood, she uses her expertise to help those with busy lives stay fit.

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, ...

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 ...

Calf raises boost lower leg strength and improve stability, benefiting athletes and those seeking injury prevention. They enhance ankle and foot mobility, crucial for everyday activities and sports ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fitness benefits of calf raise exercises: This exercise is perfect for desk workers, seniors, and anyone who sits for long periods. The vascular surgeon recommended doing it 3–4 times daily for best ...

When you rise up onto your toes and lower back down, your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your lower legs. This action pushes used blood upwards against gravity, helping it return to your heart ...