Do you like your calves big or small?


These calf raises require no equipment and are one of the simplest exercises to tone your muscles. — Photos: 123rf.com

Men take pride in having them big, but women want them slender.

It’s a skeletal muscle group that’s difficult to bulk or trim, even though it’s one of the most used in daily tasks.

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