calf muscles
If you’ve ever had a calf strain, you know how inconvenient and painful they can be. In this article you’ll discover what causes them, how long they take to heal, and how to prevent them.
If your calves are aching, it could be shin splints. But that’s not the only cause of achy shins. Stress fractures also cause calf pain and tenderness. How can you tell the difference between the two?
Do you do calf raises? Some fitness trainers believe this isn’t the best exercise to build calf strength. Although you shouldn’t give up calf raises, you’ll get more strength and power gains if you vary your calf training routine. Here’s how.
Are you pleased with the shape of your calf muscles? Having strong, firm calves adds symmetry to your lower body. If your calves aren’t “up to snuff,” here are the best exercises to help them catch up with the rest of your lower body.
Are you taking a balanced approach to resistance training? If you enjoy working certain muscle groups there’s a tendency to focus on those and neglect others. That can lead to muscle imbalances and injury. Here are four muscle groups many people ignore and why you should give them more focus.
Do you experience calf tightness after exercising? It’s a relatively common problem that can interfere with your workout and make it uncomfortable to walk or run. Find out what causes tight calves and what you can do to prevent and relieve them.
The calf muscles are one of the more challenging muscle groups to develop, and genetics is a factor. This article discusses the anatomy of the calves and the types of training that best develop each muscle group.
