Begin standing with feet wider than shoulder-width and toes pointed outward. Begin to squat in this position. Hold squat at the bottom and come up on your toes. Meghan Garcia is a personal trainer at ...

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 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 ...

To do a calf raise, bring yourself up onto your tiptoes and fully contract your calf muscle. Though it may vary based on your fitness experience, three sets of 15-20 reps is a good start. You can also ...

Ankle and calf strength and stability may not be the first things that come to mind when considering fitness improvements. But these are actually super important for daily movements like walking.

A lot of people neglect their calf muscles when they work out—I know I barely gave mine a second thought. But after a recent visit to my physical therapist, I discovered I'd developed a weakness in my ...

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 ...

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 ...