Bigger calfs!!!

[B0Lt]

Hey again just bin to gym with my mate and he has sh!t hot calfs proper defined ( in a non gay way ) so Im trying to train my calfs as much as I can to catch up. Any ideas or tips for bigger calfs?
Thanks

[lee thompson]

Your calves can lift your bodyweight so you really need to some seriously heavy calf raises to shock them into growth.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by B0Lt

Hey again just bin to gym with my mate and he has sh!t hot calfs proper defined ( in a non gay way ) so Im trying to train my calfs as much as I can to catch up. Any ideas or tips for bigger calfs?
Thanks

Most of calf development and size is pure genetic make up.
Either you have them or you don't.

My calf's suck, always have. They are ripped and muscular, but lack thickness, especially lower ankle/shin area. They have grown with training, but they still pale in comparison to the remaining bodyparts.

[NiteHawk]

My 2 favorite methods of working calves are the DC Training Method and 21's.

The DC Method

I use a hack squat/leg press machine (sled). Warm-up on the machine with regular calf raises. I usually do 10-15 reps than on to my working set.

You then lower the weight by taking 5 seconds to go the full bottom stretch. You then hold this weight at the bottom stretch for 15 seconds and then back up at a normal pace. Repeat for 12 reps. If you do a good amount of weight on this, your calves will be fried. It works and will put size on your calves.

The 21 Method

You can do these on a hack squat/leg press machine or standing calf machine.

You first do 7 reps of calf raises with feet pointing straight out, then do 7 reps with toes pointed out, then 7 reps with toes pointed in. This comprises 1set of 21 reps.

On the next set, I like to reverse the order to shock them even more. I will start off with 7 reps with toes pointed in, 7 reps with toes pointed out, and 7 reps with toes straight ahead.

I usually do 4 sets of these.

Try these methods, I guarantee big calves will be a result.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by NiteHawk

My 2 favorite methods of working calves are the DC Training Method and 21's.

The DC Method

I use a hack squat/leg press machine (sled). Warm-up on the machine with regular calf raises. I usually do 10-15 reps than on to my working set.

You then lower the weight by taking 5 seconds to go the full bottom stretch. You then hold this weight at the bottom stretch for 15 seconds and then back up at a normal pace. Repeat for 12 reps. If you do a good amount of weight on this, your calves will be fried. It works and will put size on your calves.

This is actually a very good method

[Joementum]

I have used the DC method on quite a few occasions and it works a treat.

Here's a link to a good calf workout that one of my old "mates" does now & then.

[VBigNate]

I did DC for a few weeks and it worked pretty well.

[Wghanson]

Box Jumps will definitely get you results. If you havent heard of them, JumpSoles's routine has an excellent 8 week product schedule that I use. As of now my approach is 10' 6 1/2"

[Meta]

I like using the leg press to hit my calves... with some heavy weight

I've increased the weight I can raise over the years, they've gotten much more cut and defined, they've gotten a little bigger... but still not where I want them to be... I think genetics does have a lot to do with it

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by Wghanson

Box Jumps will definitely get you results. If you havent heard of them, JumpSoles's routine has an excellent 8 week product schedule that I use. As of now my approach is 10' 6 1/2"

Results for what? Athletic functionality or adding size and muscle mass