Calf raises strengthen your calf muscles, which are the soleus, gastrocnemius and plantaris. Over-exerting your calf muscles along with poor flexibility can result in calf tightness or stiffness and injury. Treatment consists of rest, ice and...
Otherwise known as heel raises and drops, calf raises and drops stretch and strengthen the gastrocnemius. This muscle attaches to the femur, runs along the back of the lower leg and attaches to the heel bone by way of the Achilles tendon. Along...
Toning exercises that are designed specifically for your calves will help you develop lean muscle tissue. Adding cardio exercise can help you burn excess fat that may prevent your calves from looking slim. Spend two or three days on toning...
Hyperextension injuries are common amongst runners and other athletes. Calf muscle injuries often occur during a workout that involves running or jumping when the muscle is not pliable. Since the calf is a muscle and not a joint, it cannot...
The calves are the muscles in the backs of your lower legs. Working your calf muscles involves movement at the ankle joint, lifting up onto your toes. Doing the calf raise exercise in a standing versus seated position targets different muscles....
The calf is made up of two major muscles: the gastrocnemius, which is the large muscle on the back of the calf, and the soleus, which is the smaller muscle that runs closer to the side of the calf. Calf pain is usually the result of a muscle tear...
Strengthening your calf muscles not only offers a sleeker lower leg profile, but increases stability of the lower leg and ankle joint. You need your calf muscles to walk, climb stairs, jump and run. Also known as the gastrocnemius, the calf muscle...
The calf muscle is actually a pair of muscles located at the back of the lower leg. The muscles of the calf are the larger Gastrocnemius and the internal Soleus. While these muscles are often taken for granted, they provide essential function for...
To work your calves, you need to hit the back and front of your lower legs. The tibialis anterior muscle is rarely included in a calf workout; however, your calves won't develop evenly if you don't do exercises specifically for this muscle. A calf...
There are two muscles that make up the calves, the soleus, which is deeper and is highly utilized in slow movements like walking; and the gastrocnemius, which is the outermost muscle and is used in powerful movements like running and jumping. Both...
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 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...
A torn or pulled calf muscle generally causes aching in the calf muscle on the lower part of the leg. This condition is also referred to as a calf pull or calf strain. The pulling of the calf muscles happens when a portion of the lower leg tears...
Calf pain, or pain on the back side of the lower leg, can be mild, moderate or severe. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, calf pain can be caused by repetitive overuse of the calf muscles, calf trauma or certain medical...
The outer calf is one of two sections of the gastrocnemius muscle that makes up the majority of your posterior lower leg. The calf muscle works with other leg muscles and joints in the lower body to flex and extend the ankle joint and foot. It...
Running, jumping and cutting are some of the most essential skills in sports. These movements require strenuous use of your calf muscles and sometimes lead to painful calf tightness. Your calves are made up of two muscles: the gastrocnemius and...
A bruise on your calf as the result of running can be disturbing, particularly if you experience other symptoms such as pain. Running-related calf bruising can be due to a variety of environmental factors and training errors. Because it can...
Calf brains are not a common ingredient in North American cooking, despite being a delicacy in many parts of Europe. You can probably find calf brains in some grocery stores, although asking your butcher directly may help you find what you want...
Calf machine workouts are designed to build the two major muscles located in your calves. The gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles are the two muscles that must be developed in order to have large and toned calves. While many people perform calf...
Though genetically blessed monster calves might give an opponent a slight advantage as a bodybuilder, you can still build big calves with a properly designed calf workout. The major calf muscles are the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles....
The calf muscles are made up of two muscles, the outer gastrocnemius and the deeper soleus. You can create two movements with the gastrocnemius: pointing the toes and bending the knee, while you use the soleus only to point the toes. The outer...
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...
For some individuals, large calf muscles are an annoyance. They make skinny jeans too tight, and many women want to appear toned but not bulky. A large calf muscle is the result of genetics and muscular strength. Calf muscles can be slimmed down...
Your doctor or athletic trainer may suggest you wrap your calf if you have shin splints or another related injury. Wrapping your calf provides stabilization and support for the muscles, tendons and ligaments of your lower leg. Although it is...
The calf muscles that run from the back of your knee down to your ankle are the third strongest muscle group in the body after glutes and quadriceps. It's common to see a man with huge upper body muscles and itty bitty calf muscles. Unless you're...
For strong, shapely legs, both men and women need to work the calf muscles, which run from the back of the knee down the lower leg and into the Achilles tendon. The gastrocnemius, which is the larger and outer calf muscle, and the soleus, the...
The calf muscles sit on the back of the lower legs and contain two parts. The gastrocnemius has a medial and lateral segment, which give off a diamond shape appearance when well defined. The soleus gives width to the calf complex and it sits in...
Muscle strains can range from a mild ache to a severe, throbbing pain. With calf muscles, strains are common, particularly in runners and those who participate in activities that require a lot of starting and stopping. Using a splint can help keep...
A torn calf occurs when you stretch the muscle -- usually forcibly -- beyond its normal limits, causing a tear in the tissue. A Grade 1 injury involves just a few fibers and may not be painful until after your workout. Grade 2 is more serious and...
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