Calf raises are emerging as a surprisingly effective tool for managing blood sugar, particularly for individuals with ...

If you want size and strength in your lower legs, you need to put in the right type of work. Here's what you need to know.

Here’s a look at how strong calf muscles can give your brain a leg up — and how to beef up these beauties at home.

The standing calf stretch is a simple and effective workout that focuses on the gastrocnemius muscle. Stand facing a wall with one foot in front of the other. Keep your back leg straight and press ...

The other major calf muscle, the soleus muscle, is a flat muscle that lies underneath the gastrocnemius." Adding the standing calf stretch to your warmup repertoire is a great way to make your ...

The calf muscle is actually made up of two primary muscles: the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle. "The vast majority of injuries are to those two muscles," says Robert Gillanders, a ...

This deep calf muscle may get less glory than the gastrocnemius—but it’s actually way more powerful. Here’s how to strengthen it and rev up your running. By Laurel Leicht Published: Feb 20 ...

The calf muscles consist of the Gastrocnemius which is the big muscle at the back of the lower leg and the Soleus muscle which is a smaller muscle lower down in the leg and under the Gastrocnemius.

Tight Calf Muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) The symptoms are a gradual tightening in the calf muscles which can get worse when running or improve while running only to tighten up later Published ...

The Cardinals begin training camp with three players sidelined as first-round defensive lineman Walter Nolen, pass rusher BJ ...