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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 ...

If there’s a muscle that often gets overlooked during leg day, it’s the calf muscles and, if you do remember to train them, more often than not, it usually includes quickly smashing out a dozen calf ...

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, ...

From daily walks to sports, strong legs are essential to keep you active throughout your life. Adding resistance bands can make your lower-body workouts more efficient. Unlike free weights (like ...

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 ...

If you aren’t showing your calves some major love during your weekly workouts, it’s time to re-evaluate. I understand if your lower body go-to’s include torching your quads, hamstrings, and glutes, ...

African cultures boast a wealth of traditional exercises that have been practiced for centuries to promote strength and ...

Had a good run? Thank your calves. Whenever you hit the road, the posterior muscles of the lower legs work double-time to power your runs and protect your ankles, explains Raj Hathiramani, certified ...

Shin splint exercises help stretch and strengthen your leg muscles, relieve discomfort, and lower the risk of getting shin splints in the future.