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 ...

Your lower legs do much more than just keep you upright and moving through the day. Science reveals that your calf muscles act as a vital secondary pump, protecting your heart and boosting total body ...

The calf muscles, comprising the gastrocnemius and soleus, are often referred to as the body’s “second heart” because of their critical role in promoting blood circulation. Every time we walk, stand, ...

If you run, you need to care about your calves – the muscles that generate much of the force that powers your stride. Strong calves not only help you to run faster and more efficiently, but also ...

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: Pulled Calf Muscle: I did a 6.4 mile run the other day and then went to play tennis about a half hour later. During the tennis game I felt what I thought was a tennis ball hit my right calf muscle.

NEW YORK So how does it happen? And how can you prevent it? Calf muscle tears, when they're minor, are called calf strains. When they're bigger, calf sprains. But both mean the tearing of part of the ...

Whether you're working for better ankle stability, lower-body power or, of course, owning a pair of calves to be coveted, calf raises should be a staple in your training programme. But despite how ...

Q: I tore my calf muscle while running a few months ago and went to physical therapy for treatment. It seemed to heal well, but last weekend I tried running for the first time since the injury. After ...

Dan Woike: The strain is to the larger muscle of the calf - the previous calf strain was to a smaller muscle in the calf, I believe Cavs forward Evan Mobley sidelined with left calf strain, will be ...

Based on their findings, the researchers urged for the inclusion of a VRK1 gene analysis in the diagnostic workup of patients who present with predominant calf muscle weakness. Researchers are ...

We’ve all seen pro cyclists with muscles that have been extremely toned by cycling, and the classic physique of big muscular legs with a comparatively small upper body and slim arms. There’s good ...