If you want your calves to grow, you need to shock them constantly. Calves can be especially challenging. We've heard plenty of lifters complain they just don't have the right genetics to build big ...

Strong legs aren’t just about athletic performance—they’re essential for walking longer distances, reducing discomfort, and ...

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 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, ...

The rise of functional training has transformed the way people work out, but health and fitness experts warn that ignoring ...

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 ...

Varicose veins twist-and bulge under the skin, often causing pain, swelling, or that heavy feeling in your legs. The veiny ...

If you want defined calf muscles, try a plié squat, says personal trainer Nadya Fairweather (u-shape.co.uk). Stand with your feet wider than your hips, toes pointing out. Squat, keeping shoulders over ...

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 ...