The calf muscle is located on the back of the lower leg and sometimes resembles a diamond. If you are interested in reducing your calf muscle it is likely that you have accumulated fat in this area or built your calf muscles larger than you...
The calf muscle, which runs from the back of the knee down to the ankle, is made up of one large muscle you can see (gastrocnemius), and a smaller muscle (soleus) under the gastrocnemius that is harder to pinpoint from the outside. A strong and...
The calf contains two main muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The gastroc muscle, in the upper part of your calf, provides the nice cut in a healthy calf. The soleus, though less obvious, works with the gastroc and the Achilles tendon to...
The calf area is situated at the bottom back of the leg and you use it whenever you point the foot or push off on the toes. The calf muscle can become tight, overworked or torn. However, becoming familiar with common calf muscle injuries and how...
Your calf muscles are comprised primarily of two muscles, with the main muscle being the gastrocnemius muscle, which is the large muscle that becomes defined when you flex your calf. It isn't only the largest muscle in your calf, but also the one...
In order to lose muscle in your calves, you need to make diet and lifestyle changes that will encourage muscle loss, or atrophy. Keep in mind, however, that it not possible to spot reduce and if you lose muscle in one area, you will lose muscle in...
The leg is made up of the tibia and fibula bones, the gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris and peroneal muscles, as well as the arteries, veins and nerves that feed the leg and foot. Disease or injury to any of these structures may cause pain in a...
Your calf muscle in your lower leg works together with other muscles in your leg to flex and extend the foot. During movement, it accelerates your body when you begin to sprint or jump, or it decelerates your body when slowing down, such as...
The calf muscle consists of two muscles. The gastrocnemius is the most commonly known. It is often referred to as the gastroc. The other is the soleus, which lies beneath the gastroc. These muscles work together to allow you to stand upright and...
The calf muscles are made up of the gastrocnemius and soleus which elevate the heels when you contract them. This is an action that takes place when you stand on your toes to place something in a high cabinet or when you jump in the air to dunk a...
The calf muscle's main responsibility is to point the toes downward. This motion is known as plantar flexion. The upper part of the calves consist of the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius. The lateral portion is on the outside....
Stretching the calf involves targeting the two main calf muscles, the gastrocnemius and the soleus. Your gastrocnemius is the larger of the two muscles and is just under the back of the knee, making up the "ball" part of the calf. The soleus is...
The calf muscles on the backs of the lower legs can look quite shapely when wearing heels. For a natural toned look, try calf exercises done with your body weight, machines and free weights. There are two muscles that make up the calves, which...
Stretching muscles is important before and after exercise. This activity will help elongate the muscle fibers and relax the tension that may build up in the muscles, especially for those who participate in cardiovascular exercises like running,...
Your calf muscles work with the other muscles in your hips, legs and feet to absorb shock and produce movement, such as running, jumping and descending stairs. Muscles grow under anaerobic conditions where they do not require oxygen for energy....
The calves bear a lot of weight. Standing, walking, running, climbing stairs – the calves are in action. It’s no wonder they get tired and tight. Even while sitting or lying down, the calves can grow stiff as fluids pool in the feet...
Your inner calf muscle, hidden between the large, obvious gastrocnemius and your lower leg bones, is called the soleus. The gastrocnemius tends to activate powerfully during jumping exercises and works at its best when your leg is straight at the...
A pulled calf muscle, or calf muscle strain, is a common injury that can occur in anyone but is more common in athletes. A strain is the stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon. According to the Mayo Clinic, poor conditioning, muscle fatigue...
Large calf muscles can develop from overtraining your leg muscles, a large intake of fat content or even genetics. Having larger calf muscles can be a blessing for some people while others may want to achieve smaller legs. Cardiovascular exercise...
The calf muscles, together known as the triceps surae, meaning three-headed calf, are located in the lower legs. The triceps surae comprise a pair of muscles known as the gastrocnemius and the soleus, which are responsible for plantar flexion,...
According to the Sports Injury Clinic website, the calf muscles consist of the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The gastrocnemius is a bulky, powerful muscle situated on the posterior aspect of the lower leg. The soleus muscle, which is smaller than...
While you may stretch your calf muscles before and after exercise, daily stretching is equally important for your overall health. Tight calves may cause lower back pain, foot problems and pain in the Achilles tendon --- the tendon that joins the...
Calf muscle pain can be treated using conservative care methods. According to the Sports Injury Clinic website, calf pain can be caused by numerous factors, including calf muscle--gastrocnemius and soleus--strains, delayed onset muscle soreness...
Your calf muscle, located at the back bottom of your leg, can become pulled or strained easily. This muscle is susceptible to being overstretched and overworked. Participating in activities that require quick starting and stopping movements or...
According to Juan Carlos Santana, director of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, Florida, to grow any muscle definition--including your calf muscles--you must give them a stimulus to grow, such as strength and power training. If you...
A strained or pulled calf muscle means that you have torn muscle fibers in the calf muscle. It can occur as the result of an injury or blow to the area, from overuse or moving quickly and placing too much force on the muscle. Sports that require a...
Your calves are made up of two major muscles -- the gastrocnemius and soleus -- that work together to control the extension and flexion of your foot. Your calf muscles provide some of the force needed for essential daily activities, including...
All muscle strains are graded from 1 to 3, based on severity, according to SportsInjuryClinic.net. Grade 3 strains are the most severe and involve tearing of at least 90 percent of the fibers in the injured muscle. Grade 3 calf muscle strains,...
Many people have had the unfortunate opportunity to experience muscle pain in some area of their body. The calf muscle is one in particular that can develop soreness with a variety of activities or that can become strained. Sports injuries are one...
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