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 ...

For many people over 50, traditional squats can feel challenging or even uncomfortable. Joint stiffness, balance concerns, ...

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 ...

Ankle strengthening exercises help restore ankle stability and function, especially after an injury. Strong ankles support ...

Limited ankle dorsiflexion can lead to injury, but you can assess and improve ankle dorsiflexion mobility at home with easy ...

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 ...

The warm summer months inspire us to embrace our bodies by not covering them up. Our legs should be no different. While we recently spoke to you about developing your thighs over the summer months, ...

A powerful muscle in the lower body quietly supports the heart’s work every single day. Experts say it plays a far greater ...

Calf raises are a simple yet effective exercise to strengthen the calf muscles, which support the heels. Stand with your ...

The calf muscles play a vital role in blood circulation. They are often called the body's second heart. Strong calf muscles ...

African-inspired exercises provide a unique way to improve calf flexibility. These exercises, which are based on traditional ...

For lower-body workouts from Stephanie Mansour routines — plus fitness challenges, walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Large muscles like the hamstrings and ...