When it comes to stretching, it's easy to focus on the larger muscles of the legs: the hamstrings, hips, quads—even the glutes. But the calves? They don't get enough attention. Calves can be a bit ...

Chair exercises for leg strength after 65, 6 no-strain moves from certified trainer Michael Betts, with form cues and sets.

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 ...

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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 ...

That big leg press machine in the gym isn't just for your upper leg muscles: it's perfectly suited for fine-tune work on your calves. Start with no added weight and then increase as you build ...

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 ...

Hopefully, the news that Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has a partially torn calf muscle means he does not have compartment syndrome and won’t need surgery to relieve pressure on the injured ...

Running is a great way to stay in shape, but it can be easy to injure yourself if you don't train to prevent common running injuries. The Achilles tendon is a very thick, strong structure that can ...

Luka Doncic’s calf injury has dampened the Dallas Mavericks’ preparation for their first-round series against the Utah Jazz, which begins Saturday. While I wrote about the various effects his injury ...