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A classic gym exercise may not be as effective as you think. Science-backed insights now explain why changing the way you train your calves can lead to bigger gains in strength and size.

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 you want to build a strong lower body—and even if you ...

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 enhance ankle stability and reduce your risk of injuries ...

Simone Biles receives treatment during Women's Qualification during Day 2 of the 2024 Summer Olympics at Bercy Arena in Paris, France, on July 28. (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X164555 TK1) You could say that ...

Large muscles like the hamstrings and glutes tend to get all the glory on leg day, but don't sleep on a very important group of muscles: the calves. The largest and most visible part of the calf is the gastrocnemius, which starts at the femur bone and runs ...

A. If you dig up early pictures of Arnold Schwarzenegger posing outdoors, he is often standing calf-high in water. Why? Because he was not satisfied with the development of his calf muscles. He remedied this through excruciating, rigorous and dedicated ...