If you run, you need to care about your calves – the muscles that generate much of the force that powers your stride. Strong calves not only help you to run faster and more efficiently, but also ...

To do a calf raise, bring yourself up onto your tiptoes and fully contract your calf muscle. Though it may vary based on your fitness experience, three sets of 15-20 reps is a good start. You can also ...

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 ...

From DOMS to concentric and eccentric exercises, fitness lingo is a minefield. The latest terms to have gained attention? 'Stretch-mediated hypertrophy' and 'long-length partials'. Nope, you haven't ...

Though they power most upright movements, the calf muscles are often overlooked in stretching routines. But tight or stiff calves can cause issues across the lower body, from your ankles to your lower ...

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 ...