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 ...

Fun fact: Chair exercises may have bigger benefits than you realize. The soleus pushup, a simple seated move, comes with perks like increasing blood circulation and boosting your metabolism, new ...

Ankle and calf strength and stability may not be the first things that comes to mind when considering fitness improvements.

Calf Raise Benefits: Why This Simple Lift Deserves More Hype: By Aarushi Bose Want stronger legs, better balance, and more power in your stride, all from one simple move? That’s exactly what calf ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A vascular surgeon reveals a simple, seated exercise to significantly lower post-meal blood sugar spikes. Dr. Sumit Kapadia ...

Fitness benefits of calf raise exercises: This exercise is perfect for desk workers, seniors, and anyone who sits for long periods. The vascular surgeon recommended doing it 3–4 times daily for best ...

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 ...