Calf raises work out and often overlooked, but crucial muscle — strengthening your calves can help prevent injury and support you while walking.

Ankle and calf strength and stability may not be the first things that comes to mind when considering fitness improvements. But these are actually super important for daily movements like walking.

Calf (heel) raises are designed to help strengthen the soleus and gastrocnemius, located along the back of the lower leg. The gastrocnemius is larger and more visible, the soleus lies underneath. At ...