Best exercise for calfs

[BiG_Bob]

Discuss. 

I usually use seated calf raises
                  Standing calf raises
                  Seated calf raises on leg press

[BiG_Bob]

Oh am cycling helps too

[BiG_Bob]

Guess no one here works legs

[PJim]

I don't do any direct calf work...tend to get overtrained easy on the old calves, they grow quite happily without any direct stimulation.

[ripitupbaby]

Calves - you either have them or you don't.   


High reps, low weight.  HIGH REPS.  Like tons and tons.

[ukjeff]

Calves - you either have them or you don't.

Pretty much
I do very little calf work, 3 sets standing raises and 3 sets seated once a week or maybe once a fortnight.

[HockeyFightFan]

Gain a lot of weight, get huge calves from carrying yourself, lose the weight, you'll keep the calves.

[anabolichalo]

Gain a lot of weight, get huge calves from carrying yourself, lose the weight, you'll keep the calves.

how does this work

[BiG_Bob]

Gain a lot of weight, get huge calves from carrying yourself, lose the weight, you'll keep the calves.

Seems reasonable

[haider]

Calves - you either have them or you don't.   

yup.

I say train the gastrocnemius (standing calf) with lower reps between 6-12. High reps for soleus 15+ reps (seated calf).

[Donny]

I like jumping rope and one legged db calf raises...5 sets per leg  15+ reps .

[ukjeff]

People with the best calfs seldom train them that much.

[anabolichalo]

People with the best calfs seldom train them that much.

this is also true for people with the worst calfs

[ukjeff]

Thats because if you dont have the right insertions then they aint gonna grow no matter what you do.

It doesnt matter, there are loads of pros with shit calfs, judges tend to not be that bothered about calfs.

[anabolichalo]

Thats because if you dont have the right insertions then they aint gonna grow no matter what you do.

It doesnt matter, there are loads of pros with shit calfs, judges tend to not be that bothered about calfs.

my calves are also shit

but i think the insertion is average so could be a bit less shit

i dunno

[Mr Nobody]

Simple just toe raises on a step, one leg holding a dumbell full stretch at the bottom, seated mainly works the the calf around the ankle coming from the extreme bottom why is specified however if you got "high calves" seated helps. Working the Soleus around the ankle.

[BiG_Bob]

Simple just toe raises on a step, one leg holding a dumbell full stretch at the bottom, seated mainly works the the calf around the ankle coming from the extreme bottom why is specified however if you got "high calves" seated helps.

My calves show well on the outside  however how can I build the inside of my calves.    Thanks

[ukjeff]

Just vary the angle of your feet on standing raises.

[Krankenstein]

Discuss. 

I usually use seated calf raises
                  Standing calf raises
                  Seated calf raises on leg press

Basketball

[Mr Nobody]

My calves show well on the outside  however how can I build the inside of my calves.    Thanks

Heels together touching to work inner standing, knees locked. Toes about about 12 inches apart. If you have high calves then do seated calves in the same manner twice a week on both 10-15 reps as well so four sets per workout.

[BiG_Bob]

Heels together touching to work inner standing, knees locked. Toes about about 12 inches apart. If you have high calves then do seated calves in the same manner twice a week on both 10-15 reps as well so four sets per workout.

How heavy should I go.   After warmed uP of course

[Man of Steel]

Get morbidly obese and walk back n forth to the kitchen carrying that mass daily.....21" calves....easy.

[Rudee]

Calves are like forearms.   They're either going to respond quickly to training, or they're barely going to respond at all.

[el numero uno]

Calves are like forearms.   They're either going to respond quickly to training, or they're barely going to respond at all.

My forearms get enough training indirectly but I must train calves every week otherwise I look like a chicken.

[viking1]

3 sets of go fuck yourself

That made me laugh.