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 ...

Tone your calves after 55 with four simple moves that boost balance, support your joints, and work better than treadmill ...

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 ...

Test real-world strength after 50 by completing 7 standing moves without rest: presses, lunges, goblet squats, and a loaded carry.

The calf muscles are often referred to as the "second heart" because they act as natural pumps returning venous blood from the legs to the heart, fighting the force of gravity. This process is ...

Strong calf muscles provide a stable foundation for your ankles and can help prevent ankle sprains, according to Jeffrey Beck, exercise specialist with the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute ...

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 ...

You don't need a gym membership or fancy equipment to level up your leg workout. Simply add a dumbbell to these simple lower-body exercises. Stand with your feet wider than the hips with your toes ...

Have you ever tried to use the bench press on a Monday night a 5 PM? It’s almost impossible. Most gym goers will never skip a chest or arms workout, but the smaller, less visible muscle groups tend to ...