posted Sun, 11/01/2015 - 06:10
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if I walked flexed will they notice my calves?
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Ok fellas. I'am one of the unlucky guys that have small calves. I have been brutally beating these bastards twice a week. Rep ranges 15-20, sets 4-5. I hit 2-3 movements. I have recently switched to this workout. I was doing heavier weight with lower rep ranges. The calves are becoming more vascular but no size. I know there are two sides to this 1- being it's genetics and "B"(joke) it's a muscle and it will grow. I personally believe they will grow it you beat em into submission. I would love to here your take on this and any routines that would improve my issue. I'm sickk of wearing sweat pants to the gym!
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Try the MTUT method. The time under tension chart is something like this:
6-15 reps 40-60 sec
seconds per rep:
6reps - 7-10 sec
7reps - 6-8sec
8reps - 5-7sec
9reps - 5-6sec
10reps - 4-6sec
11reps - 4-5sec
12reps - 4-5sec
13reps - 4sec
14reps - 3-4sec
15reps - 3-4 sec
I'm going to give this a try. I've been struggling with my calves for some time and nothing seems to work. Kinda frustrating really. How many days a week should I train them with this method?
Try at the end of your session go to the treadmill, select the high inclination and walk for 10 min everyday. Walk dont run, that helps..
try working them twice a week like this. one week go with big weights 6-8 reps, next week lower the weights and do 8-10 reps, next week lower the wights and do 10-12, and next week 12-15 rep. After that come back with big weights 6-8 reps but add a little more weight than the first week you did big weights.
I know the feeling! I have came to the conclusion I will always have smaller calves but that doesn't mean I'm not going to train the hell out of them and then hopefully 1 day iylt will catch up they will get bigger haha
Right in the feels brother! just keep beating those bastards and we will prevail.... one day lol try the routine MedDx gave me. Shit was killer. (It's down the thread) good luck keep killing it!
So did it work and u liked it? I do calves and forearms everytime i lift. I use it as a warm up. Did u do 3 sets, or 4?
You could try high volume,,high frequency training and see how its goes.
Some people respond to less volume high intensity training where you only
train each body part once every 7 days. Mixing it up is a GREAT way to get new
growth through muscle confusion.
I do calves daily. Give it a shot. And when you take a shower as well, do about 200 standing calve raises if you can, and when you walk around your house, try and tip toe. Then youll really be maximizing it , plus your workouts at the gym
Do you aim for high reps or stick with heavy with low reps or do you vary it? It's funny you say that I actually crank out about 100 150 raises in the shower.
It varies. Ill do stand calf raises with 100 lb dumbbells and do 15 reps. And then ill grab 35 and stand duck footed, ill do 15, and then ill stand straight and do 15, and then ill stand pigeon toed and do 15 reps. You might cramp up so becareful cause its painful and youll look like youre dying if someone saw you lol! But just experiment buddy im sure youll find something
Increase reps to 50 and do them 3-4 times per week, or everytime u go lift...how much weight are u doing? Up fast down slow..focus on the negative...
When doing standing calve raises I'm on the smith and I have 225lbs, seated there is 90 lbs 15-20 reps.
Try this: (3-4 times/wk)
-3 sets
135-50 reps (60 sec rest)
225-50 reps (60 sec rest)
315-40 reps
U could add a set on the 225 weight and rest 30 sec which would give ya 4 sets. By the time i am on 315 i am pushing hard. I use to do straight sets with only 135 and actually saw some growth. But, since i have pyramided up i have noticed more definition and size. I usually start of with toes pointed ahead and then turn toes slightly inward on each set. Dont turn toes in all the way becuz that hurts my knees and it may hurt urs too. Last 6 weeks 225 and 315 been feelin a lot lighter...i use to include sit down calf raises, too, but i cut those out and just do standing calf raises in a cage with free weights.
Awesome! I have legs tomorrow so I will do this and update you how it goes. Thanks brotha!
Okay...sounds good let me know...that weight gets easier everytime u do it...i wear boots with a thick sole and a belt when doing calves like that so be safe..
So...... I failed to complete the last set at 315 I got 15 and had to drop the weight to 275 to complete the set. BUT I COMPLETED THAT MOTHER!lol I have to say the increase in reps and weight was a huge difference. I finished with seated calve raises @ 90 lbs 4 sets 15-10-12-8, I walked out of the gym like the scarecrow from wizard of oz. Needless to say I will run this for 3 days a week and see how it goes. Killer workout loved it thank you!
Sounds great...do them every time u go lift...u will start seeing a difference...get to that 315...move that weight...even if u gotta do 15 reps...wait 15 seconds and hit the next 25....
yes sir, I will be cranking this out as a daily as it takes no time. Thanks brother.
De nada, mi amigo...
Day two on the calve routine finished all reps with the weight you specified. 315 I had to break that set down to 20 10 10. Finished with the weight thought. Amazing feeling.