Let's be honest, calves are sometimes the forgotten heroes at the gym. But having strong "calves" not only looks great, it's essential for running, jumping, and overall leg stability. That's why today ...

Hybrid lifts aren't the only way to exercise creativity in the gym. Sometimes, equipment that's designed for one purpose can be effective for something totally different. For one, you can use the ...

Leg day can’t all be about the quads and hamstrings. You use your calf muscles, whether you’re running, jumping, walking, playing sports, or just going about your day. Strengthening these ...

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 ...

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 ...

Twenty-ones are an intense training method aimed at forcing the maximum amount of blood into the muscle; this gives you a better "pump," so you should be cautious delving into them. This technique can ...

Calf raises work out and often overlooked, but crucial muscle — strengthening your calves can help prevent injury and support you while walking.

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 ...

Have you ever felt off-balance while walking? Or experienced shin splints or knee pain during your workouts? Or felt like no matter how much you were running, you couldn’t get faster? For all these ...

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 ...