Calves have tantrums, too. Courtney Love will throw herself on the ground when she’s tired of training. Credit: CAROLE SOULE / For the Monitor Courtney, the calf, flopped down, legs stretched out, ...

Calves are one of the most ignored muscles in training, yet they’re responsible for almost every step, jump, and sprint you take. Whether you’re climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or pushing heavier ...

Calves are known as one of the most stubborn muscle groups in bodybuilding, with many people blaming genetics for their lack of growth. So I decided to train calves every single day for 30 days ...

A new study, currently pre-print, tested the effects of different training techniques on muscle hypertrophy, which is the increase in the size of muscle cells. Researchers specifically focused on the ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...