Large muscles like the hamstrings and glutes tend to get all the glory on leg day, but don't sleep on a very important group of muscles: the calves. The largest and most visible part of the calf is ...

Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation and running on hard surfaces, and shin splints are more common in novice ...

Researchers described what they believe to be the first case of SMA type 4 presenting with a false enlargement of a muscle in ...

When you think about the muscles you work most on a run, the quads probably come to mind first. Not only do these muscles ...

That big leg press machine in the gym isn't just for your upper leg muscles: it's perfectly suited for fine-tune work on your calves. Start with no added weight and then increase as you build ...

Squats train all the major muscles in your legs, including quads and hamstrings. Walking lunges challenge your leg muscles and improve your stability and coordination. The leg press machine targets ...

Dan Woike: The strain is to the larger muscle of the calf - the previous calf strain was to a smaller muscle in the calf, I believe Cavs forward Evan Mobley sidelined with left calf strain, will be ...

It’s easy to assume that, in order to become a better runner, all you need to do is to run more. The reality, though, is a little more nuanced. Yes, more miles usually translates to quicker times, but ...

When your legs are tight from a tough workout or sitting all day long, a few good stretches can rejuvenate and wake up your entire lower body. With this one-stop shop for lower-body stretches, you can ...

Luka Doncic’s calf injury has dampened the Dallas Mavericks’ preparation for their first-round series against the Utah Jazz, which begins Saturday. While I wrote about the various effects his injury ...