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 ...

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 ...

Bend your knees slightly and grip the kettlebell handle. Drive through your heels and stand tall as you squeeze your glutes.

Calves are one of the most ignored muscles in training, yet they’re responsible for almost every step, jump, and sprint you take. Whether you’re climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or pushing heavier ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Squats train all the major ...

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 ...

Strength after 60 needs to reflect real-world movement across multiple planes. You step backward, reach sideways, stabilize ...