Calf pain can come from a range of different causes. Here's what to know so you can prevent it, spot it, and treat it.

There are two major calf muscles: the soleus and the gastrocnemius. The gastroc is the big, more visible muscle beneath the knee, and it’s what most people think of when they think of the calf.

If you've got a calf injury, exercise isn’t entirely off the table. However, you’ll have to make some changes.

Genetics are responsible for some — but not all — of your calf shape. Here’s how to strengthen this important muscle group.

The calf muscles perform an essential cardiovascular support role that doctors describe as the “second heart. These muscles ...