Leg day can’t all be about the quads and hamstrings. You use your calf muscles, whether you’re running, jumping, walking, ...

Your calf muscles are most likely a little weak and really tight. Here are our favorite stretches and exercises to take care of them. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming ...

Are you unhappy with the size of your calves? Start fixing them today with these unique calf exercises and tried-and-tested ...

Yet calves often go forgotten. Why do runners need to strengthen their calves? 'The calf muscles are essential to the control of foot movement (dorsiflexion, plantarflexion) for walking and ...

Background Calf muscle strain injuries (CMSI) are prevalent in sport, but investigations into the variable recovery periods and re-injury are lacking. Objective To determine whether clinical and MRI ...

Background Despite being a common cause of time loss, information regarding best practice for calf muscle strain injuries (CMSI) in sport is scarce. Objective To establish best practice for the ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLT Calf muscle pain is common and can be severe, even if the underlying ...

Adding uphill walking or running to your exercise regimen can powerfully target and tone the gastrocnemius muscles. Why?

If you're looking to build a comprehensive fitness plan, don't forget about your calves. The calf muscles run down the back of the knees down to your ankles. Your calves help you stand up ...