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 ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Many people assume that if you generally work out the legs, ...

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, ...

Today, we're diving into a frequently overlooked but CRUCIAL area for every runner: the calves! These are the powerhouse of your stride, absorbing impact and keeping you stable. Strengthening them isn ...

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 ...

Are you training your calves properly? Let’s be honest, your quads, hammies and glutes probably steal the spotlight during your lower body session, while your calves are more of an afterthought. Sound ...

Calf strength and ankle mobility are crucial for all athletes but particularly runners. When your foot strikes the ground, the functional stability of the whole kinetic chain relies on a strong and ...

Maximus calls the Bulgarian split squat "savagely hard," but it's one of the most functional leg exercises you can do. It ...

Strong legs are key to a long, healthy life. Greater thigh muscle mass reduces premature death risk. Powerful legs support ...

The calf muscles are often referred to as the "second heart" because they act as natural pumps returning venous blood from ...

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