A classic gym exercise may not be as effective as you think. Science-backed insights now explain why changing the way you train your calves can lead to bigger gains in strength and size.

If there’s a muscle that often gets overlooked during leg day, it’s the calf muscles and, if you do remember to train them, more often than not, it usually includes quickly smashing out a dozen calf ...

If you want to improve your blood flow and are experiencing fatigue and numbness in your legs, a vascular surgeon recommends ...

When you rise up onto your toes and lower back down, your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your lower legs. This action ...

Standing calf raises also promote joint health by increasing blood flow to the ankle joints. This improved circulation helps ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Stronger legs set the foundation for your independence as you move through your sixties and beyond. Every step, transition, lift, and change of direction relies on the muscles in your quads, ...

Want to start your day like Misty Copeland? The ballerina opened up about her morning routine of calf raises—and other ways she likes to stay strong. According to InStyle, before lacing up her pointe ...