Standing or seated calf raises first?

[Iukasz]

I wonder which is the best:

Standing calf raises 2x6-8
Seated calf raises 2x6-8


or

Seated calf raises 2x6-8
Standing calf raises 2x6-8

[_OZ_]

I recommend the former due to both parts of the calf being trained in standing calf raises and only one part in the seated variation. Doing seated calf raises first may limit the load useable in the standing exercise and primarily progressive load is what stimulates more strength and muscular size. The only scenario I can see where one would do seated calf raises first would be where one already has large calves but the soleus is proportionately smaller than the gastrocnemius and that needs prioritising. However, I think this is mainly a competitive bodybuilder concern and not one for the typical gym rat.

[mobikwa]

Do whichever you want to prioritize.

Also, those reps and sets are far too small for calf training.

[Iukasz]

Do whichever you want to prioritize.

Also, those reps and sets are far too small for calf training.

why do you think so?

[BloodySalad]

Calves are mainly made up of slow twitch fibres. They respond better to higher reps.

Try 3x20 for Standing Raises. Pausing on the stretch for a few seconds.
For seated, I normally go to failure and that can easily be up to 50.