Tip: 4 Calf Training Essentials
What do you do if your calves are small even though you train them three days a week? Try these fixes.
March 6
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Testosterone injection strategies, beating cravings, the best exercises, calf training, and the steroid controversy.
January 19
Tip: Calf Training – The Right Way
Hold the bottom, stretched position for 5 seconds and the top, peak contraction for 3 seconds for optimal calf growth.
January 18
Tip: The Two-Up, One-Down Calf Press
Use the leg press for this one. Lift with both feet, hold the contraction for 3 seconds, and lower slowly with one foot.
January 17
Tip: Standing Calf Raise, Rest-Pause
Hit failure at 12-15 reps, rest only 20 seconds, then repeat for as many reps as possible.
January 16
Tip: Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise
If your gym doesn't have a seated calf machine, you probably don't work your soleus. Let's fix that.
December 24
Tip: 100 Reps to Bigger Calves
Crank up the reps and the training frequency to add some size to your stubborn calves. Bonus: You can do this anywhere, every day.
December 20
Tip: Pogo – The Ultimate Plyo For Calves
Set your calves on fire with this athletic exercise.
December 17
Every Day is Calf Day
Drop the genetics excuse, Mr. Thermometer Calves. Train them first every time you hit the gym using these exercises and special techniques.
December 7
Tip: The Best Calf Exercise Just Got Practical
It's the best hypertrophy exercise for calves, but you've probably never used it because it's, well, awkward. Well, not anymore.
December 5
10 High-Performance Calf Exercises
Calf exercises for athletes and those who want to move like them. Oh yeah, and they'll build bigger, stronger calves too.
November 2
Tip: 3 Tips for Really Stubborn Calves
You're not destined for a lifetime of little calves. Get yours to finally grow. Here's how.
January 1
Tip: Tibialis Anterior Raise
For complete development, don't forget the front of the calves.
August 23
Tip: How to Train Your Calves Without a Machine
Here's how to hit your calves in your home gym without having to buy a calf machine.
July 3
Tip: Squat + Calf Raise
Use this exercise combo with higher reps (8 or more) to build your calves and boost athletic performance.
May 10
Tip: Occlusion Training for Big Calves
No, you haven't tried everything to get your calves to grow. Take a look at this extreme method.
May 9
Tip: How To Do Every Rep of a Calf Exercise
To build calves, every single rep needs to have four steps. Here they are.
May 2
The Cure for Puny Calves
Look down at your calves. Sad, huh? Don't worry, eight of our experts drop their best training tips here.
April 4
Tip: Improve Ankle Mobility Fast
Do this before leg day and you'll feel the difference in your squats and deadlifts.
February 15
Freaky Strong Calves: The Workout Program
If this five-step calf training program doesn't work for you, then you're just not trying hard enough. Check it out, if you dare.