CALVES- Lets grow them!

[SuzukiIryna]

I rarely do heavy weights on the calf extension. I normally do a mid range weight (about 60% of my max) 4/5 sets of 12-15 reps.

Well, 100kg for me is really not that heavy. I don't do more because afraid of injuring the knees...

[NasFitness]

The thing about calves is that you have to realize they carry your body-weight hundreds of times a day, every day. You need to hit them hard with heavy weight and plenty of reps. They're just one of those muscles that can take a beating. Don't go easy on them.

[SuzukiIryna]

The thing about calves is that you have to realize they carry your body-weight hundreds of times a day, every day. You need to hit them hard with heavy weight and plenty of reps. They're just one of those muscles that can take a beating. Don't go easy on them.

Yes, I thought so to, that's why not letting them rest too much. Thanks!

[johnsonGA]

I do calves at least twice a week and I do them for about 20 minutes straight.

[maryalonsa]

Thanks man.

[JohnSmeton]

have someone, yourself if neccessary to massage them really hard. preferally your long term relationship, one that you love

[JurgisTomas]

Gonna try to go heavier on calves.

[terresavance]

Thanks for sharing.

[Blake9125]

The Calve muscles are some of the hardest muscles to isolate. This is article has a lot of good point that people tend to overlook.

I have found throughout many years of body building that the only way to get true explosive Calve muscles is to do high reps with full range of motion.

Trying to build mass has people doing low reps with high amounts of weight which is normally what one should do to get large muscles, but calves are a rare exception and i'm glad this was mention in the article.

[EmailHosting]

Yep...I see way too many folks in the gym with big upper bodies and tiny legs especially calves. You can't neglect those.

[jsyi84]

How do I make mine grow? I can't seem to get them bigger. They are a weak part for me

[nmn]

bumping this old as heck thread

what does the OP mean by superset? all three back to back or do I pick two at a time?

[-Lucifer]

what does the OP mean by superset? all three back to back or do I pick two at a time?

Super set as in you do the Tibialis Anterior Extension and then immediately do the Calf Raise. After doing that you rest.

[Ramon1901]

I know this is an old thread but...

I'm rather a skinny guy. Being 5,9" tall and my calves are 13 inches.
I'm a total noob when it comes to the gym world(have never ever been in a gym but I'm planning to go). Calves are my priority since they are my weakest point. Could you give some advice about calf training? (I don't want bodybuilder calves, I just want decent calves)

Another question is, I'm flat flooted. Does that affect my calves? Would that affect my calf routine?

THANKS IN ADVICE GUYS

[Roblifts95]

Hey bump to this old thread and it’s my favourite but I’m lagging in the calves area not because I don’t train them I train them more than anyother muscle group, i even have a session just for calves. I’ve found that recently my calves ache more when I do between 15-20 reps, however I still do 6-8 reps too so I’m hitting all rep ranges. I do about 24 sets a week and I work out at home so I am limited to what I can do but I do all my exercises single legged and with a dip belt and dumb bells, I do straight legged calf raises and slightly bent legged calf raises. Also I do that awesome tibia exercise you posted too and ride a bike for 9-12 miles once a week. My thighs are 22” while my calves are 14”. My calves aren’t high either I would say there are avagre in size of the muscle length( if that makes sense?) any advice would be good because making gains on thighs there getting bigger and it would be nice if my calves were bigger too. Cheers and I’m 23 can’t seem to change my age haha

[WolfRose7]

Step 1 - Get Fat
Step 2 - Do any job that requires you to be on your feet all day/night
Step 3 - Calves

[BonkMar]

Train your calves at every workout.

Most people never train them at all.

Do at least as many sets for your calves as you do for any other bodypart.