Strained Calf Muscle

Learn how to exercise by doing the alternating backward dumbbell crossover lunge and side raise. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, outer thighs, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the barbell snatch. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, lower back, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps - upper, triceps Base Movement: snatch ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the cable lunge and chest press on dyna disk with overhand grip. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: abs and obliques, calves, chest, hamstrings, pec minor, quads, serratus anterior, triceps Base Movement: chest ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the cable step up on box. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: calves, hamstrings, quads Base Movement: step up Equipment: box, cable Training Type: balance and stability, weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 S ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the dumbbell clean and jerk. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, lower back, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps - upper, triceps Base Movement ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the dumbbell clean and press. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, lower back, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps - upper, triceps Base Movemen ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the cable side lunge with shoulder side raise. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, outer thighs, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps - upper Base Movem ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the dumbbell side lunge and shoulder side raise. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, outer thighs, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps - upper Base Mov ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the dumbbell side lunge on bosu flat down. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: calves, hamstrings, outer thighs, quads Base Movement: lunge Equipment: bosu flat down, dumbbell Training Type: balance and stabilit ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the dumbbell side split squat. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: calves, hamstrings, inner thighs, outer thighs, quads Base Movement: split squat Equipment: dumbbell Training Type: weight training Level of Dif ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the dumbbell snatch. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, lower back, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps - upper, triceps Base Movement: snatch ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the barbell clean and jerk. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, lower back, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps - upper, triceps Base Movement: ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the kettlebell swing. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, quads, shoulders, traps - upper Base Movement: swing Equipment: kettlebell Training Type: plyometrics and p ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the side lunge on bosu flat down. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: calves, hamstrings, outer thighs, quads Base Movement: lunge Equipment: bosu flat down Training Type: balance and stability, weight training ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the split squat with back leg on stability ball and front leg on half round flat up and parallel. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: calves, hamstrings, quads Base Movement: split squat Equipment: half round fl ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the squat and cable shoulder press with overhand grip. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps - upper, triceps Base Mo ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the squat and medicine ball side throw. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: abs and obliques, calves, chest, hamstrings, lower back, quads, shoulders Base Movement: squat, throw, trunk rotation Equipment: medici ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the 1 arm dumbbell clean and jerk. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, lower back, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps - upper, triceps Base Mo ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the 1 arm kettlebell clean and jerk. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, lower back, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps - upper, triceps Base ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the 1 leg 1 arm dumbbell hang clean. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, calves, hamstrings, levator scapulae, lower back, quads, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - lower, traps - upper Base Movement: ...more

Splits on the ground challenge your lower body strength, working your hamstrings, thighs, calves, and glutes all at once. But do a split in the air and you add your core and upper body to the grab bag of muscles you're working out. Learn how to do a standing split by watching ...more

The side leg lift series is part of the classical Pilates repertoire and the circles strengthen the core, flatten the abdominal muscles and tone the inner and outer thighs. If you feel strain in your lower back, bring your legs slightly forward of your body, but for a real cha ...more

If you experience nasty calf cramps during the night, then this prenatal yoga pose is for you. Learn how to do head-to-knee pose to relieve your tight muscles.

If you haven't invested in them already, kettlebells are worth their weight in gold if you're trying to build massive muscle fast to bulk up and become stronger. They're usually used in ballistic exercises that incoporate cardio, strength training, and flexibility training to ...more

The step-up is a great exercise for the muscles of the upper leg. It effectively works the thighs, hips, and butt. The calf muscles work as synergists during the step-up exercise. They assist with balance. The step-up exercise can either be done one leg at a time or alternatin ...more

Want buff, fat-free legs that would put the Incredible Hulk to shame? Then lunges are your new best friend. While basic lunges work and are great for sculpting your entire leg, adding weights makes you work your core out more and causes your quads to really strain to get yours ...more

In this video, we learn how to build body core strength with yoga. Start out seated on your yoga mat with legs crossed, then gently roll the body back and then to the front again. Remember to use your core strength during this, not your arms to help push and pull you. Hold you ...more

In this video tutorial, we learn how to do a durnit squat with Dina Priost. This is a great hip opening pose, but it does put a strain on the hips, so avoid if you have hip problems. First, bring your feet a little wider than your hips and squat into the pose. You can also sit ...more

Georgia Koons demonstrates how to give a relaxing and holistic facial massage. A facial massage has many benefits. It can be anti-aging because it causes the blood to better circulate in your face. It can be relaxing by massaging in soft circular motions. Any type of massage i ...more

In this video you can see how you can walk in high heels. Heels do not need to be long and thin to be considered fashionable. But no matter the length of your heel, take extra caution to keep your balance and place the least amount of strain on your muscles. Step with your hee ...more

Looking to impress the ladies with your singer voice? Most of us could only sound like Barry White by gargling cockleburs. But you can pull off a throaty, soulful resonance with the right kind of practice. You Will Need: • Less stress • Exercise • Water • Mentholated oint ...more

The ball exchange is a fairly simple exercise that can be used to work the core muscles. It should be noted that this exercise requires extensive use of the hip flexors. These muscles reside on the uppermost part of the thigh, and are activated whenever the legs are elevated o ...more

QWOP. What the heck is QWOP? It's seems like an acronym, but it's not. Think QWERTY and you'll get the picture. It's the Q, W, O and P on your computer keyboard, and those four letters will help you play the QWOP Game. It's been around for a while now, but it still gets the b ...more

Have your pipes gotten a little rusty? For singers, your body is your instrument, so always warm up before practicing or performing—simple scales and arpeggios sung to different vowels and other sounds are good for gradually extending your range as your muscles warm up. If yo ...more

Strengthen the calves with calf raises. Learn about dumbbell exercises for stronger, more flexible calf muscles in this fitness video. Take action: use one foot or add dumbbell to increase difficulty, keep body straight and tall, and drop heel as low as possible. Michelle is a ...more

If you are looking for an easy way to work the calf muscles, consider this exercise. The calf is scientifically known as the gastrocnemius (upper portion). The soleus or bottom half of the calf works as a synergist during this exercise. First, sit in the leg press seat and po ...more

Dr. JaDean Anderson stresses that poor posture, like slouching, can strain your muscles and spine.

In this series of physical therapy video clips, you will learn more about different methods of caring for your ankle and foot. Learn more about the common foot and ankle problems from our physical therapy specialist. You will get insider tips on different exercises that promot ...more

This fitness how to video demonstrates beginners level cobra poses. Standing poses along with cobra poses are great for opening the muscles in the lower body. Boost your energy level in the morning with a sun salutation that incorporates the cobra pose. COBRA POSE Lie flat on ...more