If you want your calves to grow, you need to shock them constantly. Calves can be especially challenging. We've heard plenty of lifters complain they just don't have the right genetics to build big ...

Sitting at a desk all day is a fact of life for many modern workers. If you are sick of staying still as a statue while putting in hours at the office, this compact fitness machine was tailor-made for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Today, we're diving into a frequently overlooked but CRUCIAL area for every runner: the calves! These are the powerhouse of your stride, absorbing impact and keeping you stable. Strengthening them isn ...

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 ...

A. If you dig up early pictures of Arnold Schwarzenegger posing outdoors, he is often standing calf-high in water. Why? Because he was not satisfied with the development of his calf muscles. He ...

The calf muscles perform an essential cardiovascular support role that doctors describe as the “second heart. These muscles are called so, because they pump blood upward towards the heart. People with ...

Many things play a role in losing weight. Eating healthier, strength training, and stretching can improve your overall health. Losing weight in your calves can be trickier, as burning fat is a ...