Calf training dilemma

[JackTheRipper]

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

[joswift]

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

[Henda]

Fuck calf training

[Royalty]

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

[IroNat]

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.

[SF1900]

Unless you’re going to compete, who cares about training legs.

[Hypertrophy]

you either have cavles or you dont, its genetics

^This.

[Hypertrophy]

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

[JackTheRipper]

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]

[joswift]

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?

[JackTheRipper]

Unless you’re going to compete, who cares about training legs.

I think you need to keep power in the legs.

[joswift]

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

[JackTheRipper]

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.

[IroNat]

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

[JackTheRipper]

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?

[JackTheRipper]

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.

[IroNat]

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.

[funk51]

why not do 30 reps per set. also pushing a blocking sled for football helps ask ken waller.

[joswift]

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

[Dokey111]

fucking calves

[Rambone]

you either have cavles or you dont, its genetics

Brutally the truth

[Hulkotron]

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.

[TheGrinch]

need to increase basketball jump height for dunking

[IroNat]

need to increase basketball jump height for dunking

Power cleans.

[GymnJuice]

Try the pellius method