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 ...
Your calves should be your lower-body biceps, the show-and-go muscles for your legs. But some people just develop a monster set of calves while some people can train their calves daily for their whole ...
The calf muscles are essential for runners, they support your load and can boost both cadence and explosiveness. Strengthening them is a must, and according to physical therapist Jimmy Pipe, who ...
This smart, three-position calf stretch is becoming a favorite among trainers in the U.S. for improving ankle mobility, muscle balance, and overall lower-body performance.
A new study, currently pre-print, tested the effects of different training techniques on muscle hypertrophy, which is the increase in the size of muscle cells. Researchers specifically focused on the ...
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 ...
Q: What are the best exercises for women over 55 to do for the calf muscles? Mine seem to have suddenly turned to flab. – Charlotte Miller, Lancaster, Pa. A: If you dig up early pictures of Arnold ...