Calf Exercises Articles & Videos

• Effective Calf Exercises

  Calf muscles are important muscles that help you to jump, walk, run, climb the trails and work the pedals of your car or bicycle. There are actually two groups of muscles that are considered your calves: the gastrocnemius and soleus. Having… read more

• Ways to Build Calf Muscles

  You exercise your calf muscles with every step you take. Just as you can more easily do 25 crunches when you've been doing them for a month than you could do them when you first started, you can also build up your calf muscles. As you build… read more

• Exercises to Strengthen Calf Muscles

  The calf muscles can be exercised with a large variety of exercise routines that will increase athleticism. Hiking and running are two of the simplest methods of increasing strength and endurance in the calf muscle but more focused exercise… read more

• Calf Building Exercises

  Building strong calves for running, walking or hiking can be done without leaving your home. Simply applying resistance against your muscles while standing and squeezing your calves is an effective way to start building mass. You can also m… read more

• Calf Exercises Without Machines

  One of the most neglected muscles used during hiking and backpacking is the calf muscle. Compared to the thigh and other muscles, the calf muscle is relatively small but plays an important role in extending the foot while ascending hills an… read more