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Title: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: el numero uno on October 02, 2012, 07:13:25 PM
Need advice. I'm starting to look like a chicken.  :(
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Irongrip400 on October 02, 2012, 07:18:53 PM
Calves, hahahahaha, hohoho,AAHHhhh...man you're funny.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Hulkotron on October 02, 2012, 07:20:40 PM
I don't train at home but one-legged calf raises, high reps, add some weight (hold progressively heavier things) when it gets easy.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: HTexan on October 02, 2012, 07:21:39 PM
I use to used jumpsoles in high school. Run around the block with these things and your calves will burn like a mofo.
(http://www.shapeupshop.com/imgs/images/power_graphics/plyometrics/jumpsoles_single.jpg)
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: el numero uno on October 02, 2012, 07:25:50 PM
Calves, hahahahaha, hohoho,AAHHhhh...man you're funny.

Dennis is that you? ???
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: el numero uno on October 02, 2012, 07:27:52 PM
thanks guys, some good advices so far. 
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: tommywishbone on October 02, 2012, 07:30:56 PM
 ;)
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Post by: cart@@n on October 02, 2012, 07:34:32 PM
High reps...
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Schmoff on October 02, 2012, 07:35:33 PM
don't bother,

all genetics

Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: hrspwr on October 02, 2012, 07:36:00 PM
run hills
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Post by: tommywishbone on October 02, 2012, 07:37:07 PM
High reps...

This
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: jaejonna on October 02, 2012, 07:47:23 PM
don't bother,

all genetics


yes, mostly Asians and Nords have great calves...all others are either small or filled with oil/plastic.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: SF1900 on October 02, 2012, 07:50:29 PM
Women do not see calves. Just train arms and chest.

You'll be solid, bro!
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: #1 Klaus fan on October 02, 2012, 07:50:30 PM
I just decided to start doing standing calf raises on a block. Not because my calves are small but because they are embarrasingly weak. 9 reps with the weaker leg.  :'(
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: d0nny2600 on October 03, 2012, 12:22:49 AM
Mind muscle connection while cracking one off
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: booty on October 03, 2012, 12:35:24 AM
For women bent over bed raises, in doggie. 
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: BigCyp on October 03, 2012, 01:02:07 AM
For women bent over bed raises, in doggie. 

I will need to heavily spot you for that excercise
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: booty on October 03, 2012, 01:06:29 AM
I will need to heavily spot you for that excercise

 :P
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Parker on October 03, 2012, 01:21:05 AM
stand in a bucket of sand....for forearms, stick hand in the bucket of said sand and try and make a fist.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: dj181 on October 03, 2012, 01:32:12 AM
don't bother,

all genetics



THIS

not to mention it's boring as fuck to train them
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Donny on October 03, 2012, 01:57:08 AM
If you have a training partner Donkey calf raises or one legged raises with or without Dumbbell,standing Barbell raises(good if you lean against power rack,seated barbell raises.... one thing i like is warming up with jumping rope and it works your calfes good.  A superset Pre-exhaust is standing calf raise(Isolation movement) and Rope jumping(combination movement).  You can also use a dipping belt loaded with plates in standing or Donkey calf raises(if you have no partner).
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Post by: FitnessFrenzy on October 03, 2012, 02:00:02 AM
I have mounted a PC monitor in the ceiling. This way I have to stand on the tip of my toes to read Getbig, thus giving the calves a workout.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Powerlift66 on October 03, 2012, 02:56:31 AM
If you have a smith machine, that works with a 2x4 under the balls of your feet. (Not under your balls).
If you have a leverage squat machine, just face the other way, and use that front cross beam under the balls of your feet.
I have both at home and use those...

But yes, calves are genetic..

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eqM41yWPQhc/STMrxidVI-I/AAAAAAAAABA/Vingb8bEeKE/s400/Powertec%2520LeverageSquat%2520Calf.jpg)
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: PJim on October 03, 2012, 02:58:05 AM
My calves grow the most when I don't directly train them. Just very heavy leg work.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: HTexan on October 03, 2012, 09:36:31 AM
If you have a smith machine, that works with a 2x4 under the balls of your feet. (Not under your balls).
If you have a leverage squat machine, just face the other way, and use that front cross beam under the balls of your feet.
I have both at home and use those...

But yes, calves are genetic..

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eqM41yWPQhc/STMrxidVI-I/AAAAAAAAABA/Vingb8bEeKE/s400/Powertec%2520LeverageSquat%2520Calf.jpg)
Damn I knew I was doing something wrong.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Conker on October 03, 2012, 09:39:04 AM
if you have a power rack , donkey raises, probably as good or better than standing raises.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Conker on October 04, 2012, 12:32:07 AM
if you don't have a power rack you can simply just use a donkey and fit girl.

(http://img.waffleimages.com/6e07adcc99ebc0a34e6ca42c82ee8515d386d3ac/bridget_hall_and_a_donkey-2939.jpg)
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: bigjim on October 04, 2012, 12:36:15 AM
I do calf raises to look over the neighbours fence to watch their teenage daughter tanning herself in the back yard
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: oldtimer1 on October 04, 2012, 06:11:19 AM
I let my calves eat grass in the back yard. They are getting big.
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Post by: DanielPaul on October 04, 2012, 08:49:25 AM
Wear pants.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Rudee on October 04, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
I do calf raises to look over the neighbours fence to watch their teenage daughter tanning herself in the back yard

lol
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Post by: Dr Dutch on October 04, 2012, 01:22:50 PM
What a bullshit thread; calves won't grow from training..
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Post by: dj181 on October 04, 2012, 01:28:26 PM
What a bullshit thread; calves won't grow from training..

Arnold's sure as hell did
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Dr Dutch on October 04, 2012, 01:29:46 PM
Arnold's sure as hell did

Arnold = God. That doesn't count....
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: ukjeff on October 04, 2012, 01:34:41 PM
(http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2011/07/23/162333/profilepic/1TLC6ldvf1rAxFT0xXn7GCf2cjq0Qp1523.jpeg)
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: booty on October 04, 2012, 09:31:14 PM
Calves grow if they have good genetics to grow, otherwise if they have high soleus insertions then you are fucked basically.  I have a friend and he trains his calves so hard but they are terrible.  He has black man calves and yes he is black.  Mine are bigger than his and I train them less but I have a low soleus insertion.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Schmoff on October 04, 2012, 09:39:00 PM
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/asculptbooty/DSC_5159.jpg)

good position for calf development

Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Master Blaster on October 04, 2012, 09:43:01 PM
didn't pellius do some calves?
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Coach is Back! on October 04, 2012, 09:46:14 PM
Donkey calf raises with your mom.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: booty on October 04, 2012, 09:52:22 PM
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/asculptbooty/DSC_5159.jpg)

good position for calf development


Walking in high heels works the calves too.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: BikiniSlut on October 04, 2012, 09:53:13 PM
Walking in high heels works the calves too.

It really does.....I have actually done this for calf work at home.
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: booty on October 04, 2012, 09:54:33 PM
It really does.....I have actually done this for calf work at home.
Yes sometimes I am in pain after wearing high heels and can really feel it in my calves the next day. 
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: BigCyp on October 04, 2012, 10:16:02 PM
Yes sometimes I am in pain after wearing high heels and can really feel it in my calves the next day. 

Nothing a good foot rub, glass of cabernet merlot, and a greek salad won't fix honeylips
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: booty on October 04, 2012, 10:17:31 PM
Nothing a good foot rub, glass of cabernet merlot, and a greek salad won't fix honeylips
Yes honey bear, keep teasing me with this.   :'(
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: el numero uno on October 05, 2012, 05:05:10 AM
What a bullshit thread; calves won't grow from training..

 ::)

not saying mine are big, but training them makes a difference. If I don't train calves I look like a chicken :D
Title: Re: for those who train at home - what do you do for calves?
Post by: Dr Dutch on October 05, 2012, 01:26:04 PM
didn't pellius do some calves?
Pellius is just a blast from the past today....
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Post by: Mr Nobody on October 05, 2012, 06:48:41 PM
I don't train at home but one-legged calf raises, high reps, add some weight (hold progressively heavier things) when it gets easy.
Yep spot on.