Calf question

[binliftin]

I am wondering if running will help build mass on my calves?

[NoCalBbEr]

I would say no, well, it would depend on how much you run. people say that running short spint works wonders. but i would disagree bc running is cardio and cardio is anti-mass building.  i would  stick to calf raises seated and standing. and if you  train  at home or whatever, just do standing calf raise  on anything that gives you a ROM for the calf raise

[Princess L]

I would say no, well, it would depend on how much you run. people say that running short spint works wonders. but i would disagree bc running is cardio and cardio is anti-mass building.  i would  stick to calf raises seated and standing. and if you  train  at home or whatever, just do standing calf raise  on anything that gives you a ROM for the calf raise

weighted

[Princess L]

do standing calf raise  on anything that gives you a FULL ROM for the calf raise

 I can't tell you how many people I see doing calves but not dropping their heels below the level of the floor    

[NoCalBbEr]

I think that the "ronnie coleman" ROM that ppl see him do and copy. yea thats the ronnie coleman  style of doing it. and ppl wonder why they can't grow them. one exerise im starting to like is the one legged db calf raise.. whenever i do them. ppl look like im crazy.

[Princess L]

I think that the "ronnie coleman" ROM that ppl see him do and copy. yea thats the ronnie coleman  style of doing it. and ppl wonder why they can't grow them. one exerise im starting to like is the one legged db calf raise.. whenever i do them. ppl look like im crazy.

Get a guy on your back while you do donkeys. Now that will raise an eyebrow or two.

[Always Sore]

I always found i like calf raises after my last set of a extreamly heavy leg presses.i also like one leg raises with a dumbell while standind on a rise to really streach and contract the calf.

[WOOO]

Get a guy on your back while you do donkeys. Now that will raise an eyebrow or two.

Donkey's really are the king of all calf raises... you end up looking kind of g**.... but they work... personally I get a dude to pick up a big dumbbell to increase the weight... but man do they work.

However, as stressed aboveby others, be sure to stretch the calves through the reps, all the way up and all the way down...

[JPM]

Running sprints of 40yd's (or more) in set's is an outstanding way to increase muscular calf size. And rather quickly at that. Running in sand is ever better. Either way a higher level of stamina (endurance & strength) will be gained also. Cardio exercises can build muscle mass, cardio is not anti-mass if not taken to extremes.

Preforming calf raises from the flat surface of the floor can build massive calves when increased weight is added to the shoulders. Doing them in a power rack can be rewarding ( a form of partial training). This is without the benefit of a full stretch of any kind. With calf training, adding a variety of movement for most guy's helps greatly, including the above mentioned sprints.. So mix stretching movements with the flat  (non-stretch) exercises. One of the more effective calf developer is the one legged calf raise (with DB) off a 4 inch block.

I'm sure if the lovely Princess L were the donkey a lot of guy's would get a raise, not just their eyebrows.... Good Luck.

[Princess L]

I'm sure if the lovely Princess L were the donkey a lot of guy's would get a raise, not just their eyebrows....

I have been on both ends  
Have you ever heard grown men giggle  
It's hysterical

[WOOO]

I have been on both ends  
Have you ever heard grown men giggle  
It's hysterical

~giggle~

[blondmusclhunk]

A lot of it is genetics.  My calves are great personally only train them once a week.  I switch from standing to donkey.  5 sets heavy. Got a friend of mine with not much calve size to do this and he has increased his calves quite a bit.  After reaching a plateau i had him switch to lighter weight more reps and he has seen more improvement.

[alexxx]

Skipping rope will make your calfs humongus! But you gotta do it on your toes. Also when you run, run on your toes.

[dontknowit]

Try everything,
some parts of you body are genetically determined (proportion type 1 to 2 musclefibers) and if your unlucky you have to work your ass of to get some results. The same for lower arms.

So try ultraheavy, highreps, donkeys etc,
but also try running (uphill), jumping rope, stairclimber, and try to find out what works best for you.