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 ...

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 ...

Strong calves help you move around better. While training, everyone focuses on their chest, biceps, and glutes, and calves are treated like the middle child of a family. Only if people knew what ...

You don't have to be a professional football player to need strong calf muscles. When your lower-leg muscles are in shape, they help you move and feel better. The calf muscle actually refers to three ...

If you aren’t showing your calves some major love during your weekly workouts, it’s time to re-evaluate. I understand if your lower body go-to’s include torching your quads, hamstrings, and glutes, ...

When we say calf muscle exercises, we automatically think of walking or running to tone them. However, a lot of people don't know that calf muscles are also called “second heart", since they help pump ...

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 ...

Whether you’re running uphill or standing still, your calves work to support your body. They also stabilize your ankles and help you do movements like jumping, turning, and bending. But it can be ...

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 ...