Calves into COWS!

Mace · 08-09-2001, 11:55 PM

You guys got any great Calf exercises? I'm at a gastronemial plateau, if you will. I do a lot of running around at work, (hospital) and it seems that they're becoming accustomed to the work. I can't "shock" them into growing anymore. I only do them once a week- I pile plate after plate on my lap for calf raises, to no avail. Any ideas?

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teen1216 · 08-10-2001, 06:15 AM

As far as I know, seated calf raises work the sloeus muscle, and standing calf raises work the gastrocnemius, so if you're doing seated raises you might want to try standing.

**Prince** · 08-10-2001, 07:19 AM

Have you tried using high reps, I mean around 75-100 reps?

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Scotty the Body · 08-10-2001, 07:36 AM

I superset seated and standing calf raise, use alot of weight.

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Mule · 08-10-2001, 09:16 AM

I like to do my calves on the smith. Take one of the portable benches and put it in front of you. Usually there are thick metal bars used for the legs of these benches. Put you toes on that and put the bar on your back and go to town. DAMN GOOD STRETCH ALSO!!

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ballast · 08-11-2001, 07:49 PM

If you are having trouble with your calves growing, try altering the tempo.Hold the top contraction for two seconds and the bottom stretch position for 2 seconds on every rep.As for exercises, I get good results from unilateral training.One-legged standing calf raises with a dumbell or one-legged donkey calf raises.Also, the lower leg is made up of more than just the gastrocnemius and the soleus.The muscle that runs along the shin is called the tibialis anterior.Training this muscle will increase the overall mass of the lower leg as well.The function of this muscle is dorsiflexion, or raising the toes up upwards.Also, include plenty of calf stretching into your routine, as tight calf muscles can hinder growth.Sprinting is another option.Look at the calves of some collegiate or olympic sprinters.Their calves are huge.

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Mace · 08-22-2001, 10:12 PM

Thanks, you guys!

You all gave me an idea that worked. I tried ultra-slow donkey raises after warming up with high-rep standing raises. GREAT BURN!!

What do you think about turning toes in and toes out?

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Herc · 08-22-2001, 10:38 PM

Here's a trick I use...

I do a full calves workout whenever I have to wait for a machiene or equipment at the gym. Some weeks that means 3 days in a row for calves other times it is only once a week. I find that by changing it up constantly I'm able to shock my calves into growth.

Of course it sucks on those busy days when you have to do calves twice!

BTW: I've started doing the same with forearms.

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Mace · 08-24-2001, 03:31 PM

Hmm... keep 'em guessing.

I lift at home right now, but I can sure switch up what day(s) I do calves.

Thanks!

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08-09-2001, 11:55 PM	#1
Mace Hungry. Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Posts: 66	Calves into COWS! BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com You guys got any great Calf exercises? I'm at a gastronemial plateau, if you will. I do a lot of running around at work, (hospital) and it seems that they're becoming accustomed to the work. I can't "shock" them into growing anymore. I only do them once a week- I pile plate after plate on my lap for calf raises, to no avail. Any ideas? ------------------ Never get pulled over with a baggie of whey protein on the passenger seat...

08-10-2001, 06:15 AM	#2
teen1216 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 27	As far as I know, seated calf raises work the sloeus muscle, and standing calf raises work the gastrocnemius, so if you're doing seated raises you might want to try standing.
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Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,457 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 313	Have you tried using high reps, I mean around 75-100 reps? ------------------ Just because the majority believes it, does not make it true!

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Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	I superset seated and standing calf raise, use alot of weight. ------------------ Just another day in the gutter

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Mule Great American Nightmare Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wheeling Posts: 888	I like to do my calves on the smith. Take one of the portable benches and put it in front of you. Usually there are thick metal bars used for the legs of these benches. Put you toes on that and put the bar on your back and go to town. DAMN GOOD STRETCH ALSO!! ------------------ Im an Iron Addict!

08-11-2001, 07:49 PM	#6
ballast Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kalamazoo,MI USA Posts: 350	If you are having trouble with your calves growing, try altering the tempo.Hold the top contraction for two seconds and the bottom stretch position for 2 seconds on every rep.As for exercises, I get good results from unilateral training.One-legged standing calf raises with a dumbell or one-legged donkey calf raises.Also, the lower leg is made up of more than just the gastrocnemius and the soleus.The muscle that runs along the shin is called the tibialis anterior.Training this muscle will increase the overall mass of the lower leg as well.The function of this muscle is dorsiflexion, or raising the toes up upwards.Also, include plenty of calf stretching into your routine, as tight calf muscles can hinder growth.Sprinting is another option.Look at the calves of some collegiate or olympic sprinters.Their calves are huge. ------------------ "I'm just an ordinary guy with nothing to lose."

08-22-2001, 10:12 PM	#7
Mace Hungry. Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Posts: 66	Thanks, you guys! You all gave me an idea that worked. I tried ultra-slow donkey raises after warming up with high-rep standing raises. GREAT BURN!! What do you think about turning toes in and toes out? ------------------ Never get pulled over with a baggie of whey protein on the passenger seat...

08-22-2001, 10:38 PM	#8
Herc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 38	Here's a trick I use... I do a full calves workout whenever I have to wait for a machiene or equipment at the gym. Some weeks that means 3 days in a row for calves other times it is only once a week. I find that by changing it up constantly I'm able to shock my calves into growth. Of course it sucks on those busy days when you have to do calves twice! BTW: I've started doing the same with forearms. ------------------ Three people can keep a secret, so long as two of them are dead. - Benjamin Franklin

08-24-2001, 03:31 PM	#9
Mace Hungry. Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Posts: 66	Hmm... keep 'em guessing. I lift at home right now, but I can sure switch up what day(s) I do calves. Thanks! ------------------ Never get pulled over with a baggie of whey protein on the passenger seat...