Strengthening them is a must, and according to physical therapist Jimmy Pipe, who specializes in rehab and strength training for runners, there are three kinds of key calf exercises you should be ...

Let's break it down for you right now. Why: This exercise is ideal for athletes, especially basketball players who may have some calf mobility issues. The great thing about incorporating ...

Sometimes we use this machine, leg press, for calf exercises. We like to standing calf raises, however sometimes the weight goes on the shoulder it’s too much for someone that has lower back injury.

This paper discusses the common causes of exercise induced lower leg pain, including chronic compartment syndrome (CCS), medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) and chronic calf tears (CCT). The ...

Objective: To investigate the acute effects of isolated eccentric and concentric calf muscle exercise on Achilles tendon sagittal thickness. Design: Within-subject, counterbalanced, mixed design.