Step 1: Lie on your back with one leg bent at about a 90-degree angle and the other leg straight. Step 2: With thigh muscles tight, raise the straight leg about a foot off the ground and hold.

The muscle — usually the calf at the back of the lower leg — tightens and spasms. Nocturnal leg cramps are common, with a high prevalence in older people. Many people with PAD are asymptomatic.

But there are misconceptions about training your calf muscles. You'll need more focused movements than heavy back squats to make ... For the single-legs, focus on a full range of motion throughout ...