If you ask a personal trainer about the best move for longevity, they almost always recommend squats.

While these are great for strengthening muscles around your thighs and buttocks, they overlook another muscle group that’s incredibly important for aging well—your calves.

According to internal medicine physician Dr Cristina Sciavolino-Day , the real powerhouse of the lower limb is the soleus. You may like

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“The soleus calf muscle is very important when it comes to balance and it’s essential in helping you stay upright,” she says.

“It stabi

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