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 ...

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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, ...

Calves are one of the toughest muscles to grow, but six-time Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead has the solution to training them correctly for real growth. "Calves are one of the most neglected and ...

Hold a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs. Hinge at the hips—keeping a slight bend in the knee—as you lower the ...

Even if you aren’t training for anything in particular, it never hurts to give your calves a little extra love. The calf muscles, located on the back of the lower leg, are actually made up of three ...

Twenty-ones are an intense training method aimed at forcing the maximum amount of blood into the muscle; this gives you a better "pump," so you should be cautious delving into them. This technique can ...

De Winter delves into an invigorating 15-minute standing Pilates flow that focuses on strengthening the legs and engaging the core. She starts with some quick, engaged squats, reminding you that even ...

Science reveals that your lower legs act as a secondary circulatory pump, pushing blood against gravity to protect your heart ...

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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 ...