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 ...

Those little muscles at the back of your lower leg do a lot of heavy lifting, research has shown. A 2017 review found that ...

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 ...

Strong calf muscles propel you forward when walking and running, generate the explosive power needed for jumping, help maintain your balance and stability and protect your feet, ankles and knees from ...

I have a lot of experience searching for the best boots for wide calves. I’ve personally struggled for years to find a decent fitting pair—so much so that I’d pretty much given up on wearing tall ...

As a wide calf, wide feet, and thick ankle girlie, boot season season comes with its limitations. While my leg press is unmatched, the consequence is 19” wide calves. Most boots have a shaft opening ...

Sitting, standing, and moving between the two seem almost involuntary, but your body's muscles are working hard to make these motions happen. Your skeleton has over 600 muscles attached, and many of ...

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 ...