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Title: Calf training dilemma
Post by: JackTheRipper on August 07, 2022, 05:45:31 AM
So here's the question for the experts on getbig..
Should I use say 6-10 reps with heavy poundages or high reps say 20+. I'm not genetically gifted on my calves so what's the best options.
I want thick density
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: joswift on August 07, 2022, 05:49:05 AM
So here's the question for the experts on getbig..
Should I use say 6-10 reps with heavy poundages or high reps say 20+. I'm not genetically gifted on my calves so what's the best options.
I want thick density

you either have cavles or you dont, its genetics
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: Henda on August 07, 2022, 05:51:30 AM
Fuck calf training
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: Royalty on August 07, 2022, 05:57:50 AM
So here's the question for the experts on getbig..
Should I use say 6-10 reps with heavy poundages or high reps say 20+. I'm not genetically gifted on my calves so what's the best options.
I want thick density

15-20 reps dude



Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: IroNat on August 07, 2022, 06:00:39 AM
Best thing is just to train them every workout...at least every other day.

Get them pumped every time you train them. 

If they are not getting pumped you will not get results.




Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: SF1900 on August 07, 2022, 06:15:38 AM
Unless you’re going to compete, who cares about training legs.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: Hypertrophy on August 07, 2022, 06:17:35 AM
you either have cavles or you dont, its genetics


^This.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: Hypertrophy on August 07, 2022, 06:18:36 AM
Unless you’re going to compete, who cares about training legs.


Yep - you can get significant size just by sprinting on a bike or running track regularly
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: JackTheRipper on August 07, 2022, 06:32:23 AM
Best thing is just to train them every workout...at least every other day.

Get them pumped every time you train them. 

If they are not getting pumped you will not get results.
I thought the pump wasn't always a sure sign of growth?
Been doing about 15 reps on seated raises with a barbell. I know standing is supposed to work another area or the whole calf but is seated not enough? Sure I read somewhere that seated was enough. Never liked standing although I did do them regularly. In the Gym I use a proper machine. I feel a bit stupid asking people to jump on my back for donkey calf raises [ no machine for these]
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: joswift on August 07, 2022, 06:33:39 AM
I thought the pump wasn't always a sure sign of growth?
Been doing about 15 reps on seated raises with a barbell. I know standing is supposed to work another area or the whole calf but is seated not enough? Sure I read somewhere that seated was enough. Never liked standing although I did do them regularly. In the Gym I use a proper machine. I feel a bit stupid asking people to jump on my back for donkey calf raises [ no machine for these]
Dont you find your better bodyparts are the ones you get the best pump in?
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: JackTheRipper on August 07, 2022, 06:34:25 AM
Unless you’re going to compete, who cares about training legs.
I think you need to keep power in the legs.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: joswift on August 07, 2022, 06:35:51 AM
I think you need to keep power in the legs.

If you are less than 5 10 you should train them so you can stand for longer on your tiptoes at concerts
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: JackTheRipper on August 07, 2022, 06:36:20 AM
Dont you find your better bodyparts are the ones you get the best pump in?
Yes & no, I mean i have a good v-taper but don't always feel my lats.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: IroNat on August 07, 2022, 06:38:27 AM
I thought the pump wasn't always a sure sign of growth?
Been doing about 15 reps on seated raises with a barbell. I know standing is supposed to work another area or the whole calf but is seated not enough? Sure I read somewhere that seated was enough. Never liked standing although I did do them regularly. In the Gym I use a proper machine. I feel a bit stupid asking people to jump on my back for donkey calf raises [ no machine for these]

If your goal is hypertrophy then you want a pump to get best results. 

Seated are good for the soleus but not enough to develop the complete calf.

Standing will develop the complete calf.

Standing options - any calf exercise with the leg straight, not bent at knee like being seated.

Standing calf machine
Leg press
1 leg calf raises
Donkey calf
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: JackTheRipper on August 07, 2022, 06:38:34 AM
If you are less than 5 10 you should train them so you can stand for longer on your tiptoes at concerts
Legs are the pillars or foundation of your body so why not keep them strong?
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: JackTheRipper on August 07, 2022, 06:40:56 AM
Seated are good for the soleus but not enough to develop the complete calf.

Standing will develop the complete calf.

Standing options - any calf exercise with the leg straight, not bent at knee lime being seated.

Standing calf machine
Leg press
1 leg calf raises
Donkey calf
Yes I actually did calf raises on a seated leg press. So really from my body position it was near to a donkey calf raise. I did get a nice burn on these.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: IroNat on August 07, 2022, 06:43:38 AM
Yes I actually did calf raises on a seated leg press. So really from my body position it was near to a donkey calf raise. I did get a nice burn on these.

Use enough reps and sets to get a good pump.  Do multiple times a week.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: funk51 on August 07, 2022, 06:47:36 AM
why not do 30 reps per set. also pushing a blocking sled for football helps ask ken waller.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: joswift on August 07, 2022, 07:05:32 AM
Legs are the pillars or foundation of your body so why not keep them strong?
I do, I have always had good calves from being 15, I had a job carrying thousands of beds up and down stairs

I was always a good spinter as well
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: Dokey111 on August 07, 2022, 07:16:32 AM
fucking calves
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: Rambone on August 07, 2022, 07:44:49 AM
you either have cavles or you dont, its genetics

Brutally the truth
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: Hulkotron on August 07, 2022, 08:14:57 AM

Yep - you can get significant size just by sprinting on a bike or running track regularly

Sprints are great for abs too (on foot, not sure about on a bike).

Most cyclists seem to have good calves, runners not so much.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: TheGrinch on August 07, 2022, 08:59:57 AM
need to increase basketball jump height for dunking
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: IroNat on August 07, 2022, 09:02:15 AM
need to increase basketball jump height for dunking

Power cleans.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: GymnJuice on August 07, 2022, 10:09:35 AM
Try the pellius method
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: JackTheRipper on August 07, 2022, 10:15:05 AM
Power cleans.
Jumping squats can be done with a light barbell but probably better with dumbbells
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: JackTheRipper on August 07, 2022, 10:20:32 AM
These are pretty heavy I would do them lighter, more reps but still hit calves too.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: bhank on August 07, 2022, 10:23:59 AM
Get Heavy and walk
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: wes on August 07, 2022, 11:25:53 AM
Jumping squats can be done with a light barbell but probably better with dumbbells
Why not go jump on a big black dick you fag.  LOL  ;D

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Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: IroNat on August 07, 2022, 12:13:48 PM
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Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: karasan on August 07, 2022, 12:42:40 PM
Sprints are great for abs too (on foot, not sure about on a bike).

Most cyclists seem to have good calves, runners not so much.
Bending knees makes a difference, hence cyclists and stair climbing.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: JackTheRipper on August 07, 2022, 01:12:44 PM
Why not go jump on a big black dick you fag.  LOL  ;D

Gimmicks who don`t even train need not worry about bodybuilding............ FUCKFACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111
You do read my posts ..owned  :D
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: JackTheRipper on August 07, 2022, 01:13:35 PM
Get Heavy and walk
Won't build calves
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: wes on August 07, 2022, 01:14:01 PM
You do read my posts ..owned  :D
I read one out every ten or so that way I can own your trolling gimmick ass.
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: robcguns on August 07, 2022, 01:16:36 PM
Do sets of 100
Title: Re: Calf training dilemma
Post by: pamith on August 07, 2022, 03:16:04 PM
Tbh vary the rep range, sometimes 10 reps, other times up to 20, sometimes as low as 5 reps. As long as your calves are bigger than your forearms that's enough