Want to stay sharp as you age? Start with your lower legs. Calf size is more than just a muscle metric—it may also reflect brain health. A 2025 study found that people with calves smaller than 31 ...

Build stronger legs after 65 with 4 seated exercises that protect your joints and boost strength, balance, and everyday ...

Calves are one of the most ignored muscles in training, yet they’re responsible for almost every step, jump, and sprint you ...

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 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 ...

When working on your legs, some people focus solely on the powerful muscles in the thighs, while overlooking the importance of the calves, which experts say is a mistake. Not only are these muscles ...

If they’re not already, it’s time to put calf raises on your to do list. They’re simple, but super important whether you’re an athlete or gym-goer. “Strong calf muscles create strong and stable ankles ...

Strong calf muscles provide a stable foundation for your ankles and can help prevent ankle sprains, according to Jeffrey Beck, exercise specialist with the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute ...

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 ...