What does your calf workout look like?

[HeHateMe]

My calves certainly don't suck...but I wouldn't neccessarily call them a strong suit either... maybe im just picky...currently i train them twice per week...eight sets of standing barbell raises one workout and eight sets of seated raises the other... they get sore as hell but i haven't really noticed much in the way of growth lately...and i'm looking to change things up a bit...what do you guys do?

[jack hust]

standing calf raise
1.4 sets 110,120,130,140,12 reps
2. seated calf raise 4 sets 150,175,200,225, 8-10 reps

[Blackfoot]

w/o 1 - 3 sets of 36 reps and the weight is increased by 10 each set
w/o 2 - 3 sets of 24 reps and the weight is increased by 10 each set

I read somewhere that if you alternate the volume you may get better results. Its been working.

[Speedracer59]

Standing raises 4sets of 10 start with 225 up to250. Sitting calf raises 150 4x10. 10 min on stair climber on toes for 20 secs 10 down.

[deadlift58]

damn, u guys do alot for calves. i dont hit mine at all. they arent small or lagging by anymeans. they get pretty trashed on squats and leg curls for me, so i dont really have any need to do them. when i get bored this weekend ill take pictures with my wonderful web cam

[jack hust]

yea but big calfs look nice

[painintheazz]

I usually always switch it up, but the main excersices I do are. Seated calf raises (this is usually always included) then I usually pick either Standing raises or donkey raises. Remember they are just like everyother body part in that the excersices you do needs to be intense and constantly changed.

Pain

[PIT]

Originally posted by deadlift58
damn, u guys do alot for calves. i dont hit mine at all. they arent small or lagging by anymeans. they get pretty trashed on squats and leg curls for me, so i dont really have any need to do them. when i get bored this weekend ill take pictures with my wonderful web cam

I wish I knew how to train my calves at the same time I was doing squats...Whats the secret??

PIT

[HeHateMe]

Originally posted by PIT
I wish I knew how to train my calves at the same time I was doing squats...Whats the secret??

PIT

I've found that if you do really deep squats to where you're almost sitting on your heels (like i do) your calves do receive some work.

[PIT]

Originally posted by HeHateMe
I've found that if you do really deep squats to where you're almost sitting on your heels (like i do) your calves do receive some work.

Hard on the knees EH?

[HeHateMe]

Originally posted by PIT
Hard on the knees EH?

Nah, not really...I've always done squats this way; if i try going less than full it feels awkward to me...but as long as you use good form (no bouncing) you shouldn't have any problems---atleast i haven't

[Blackfoot]

Originally posted by PIT
Hard on the knees EH?

Hey Pit:

try Wave Squats. Descend into a quarter squat and drive back up through your heels. As you come up, push up off the balls of your feet. Works the quads and calves. Peace bro

[Stroyer]

Re: What does your calf workout look like?

My calves do not need much priority, but this is the routine I have gotten the best results from:

Standing raises: 2 warm ups, 1 set to failure 8-10 reps, followed by 2-4 rest pause reps & partial reps.

Seated raises: Strait to 1 set to failure 6-8 reps.

Thats it.

Stroyer

Originally posted by HeHateMe
My calves certainly don't suck...but I wouldn't neccessarily call them a strong suit either... maybe im just picky...currently i train them twice per week...eight sets of standing barbell raises one workout and eight sets of seated raises the other... they get sore as hell but i haven't really noticed much in the way of growth lately...and i'm looking to change things up a bit...what do you guys do?

[deadlift58]

hehateme hit it on the head, i squat realllllllllly deep (powerlifting) and my entire legs are usually gettin killed. you wont hurt your knees if you squat with perfect form and dont go rediculously heavy without knee wraps going that deep

[PIT]

Anyone read that article on working calves in this months MF??

Arnold comments on range of motions and different techniques that he uses and his reasoning for it, its really good, I started doing my calves different today now... Peace

PIT