Calf raises work out and often overlooked, but crucial muscle — strengthening your calves can help prevent injury and support you while walking.

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 ...

While bulging biceps and a Rock-like chest may turn heads in the gym, it's those thick slabs of calf muscle that will get the nodding head seal of approval from your fellow lifting counterparts. You ...

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 ...

If your feet hurt during or after calf raises, the pain may be the result of improper form or issues with your feet. Stop exercising until the pain resolves.

Stay fit, firm, and toned with eight standing exercises designed for women over 40—no mat or equipment needed.

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 ...

Jay Cutler Shares the Old School Exercise That Built His 20-Inch Calves originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler built one of the most iconic physiques in bodybuilding ...