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Featured Calves Article

A Killer Guide To Building Massive Calves! By: Tim Wescott The most stubborn and hard to develop body part for most bodybuilders is definitely a pair of diamond shaped calves. Want bigger calves? You got it! Use the suggestions and workout below to build freaky calves! 1085 Words - Date Added: Jan 14, 2008

5 Groundbreaking Calf Training Techniques For Complete Calf Development!
By: Nick Nilsson
Are you having trouble building your calves? These techniques will help you develop your calves to the very fullest, including the hard-to-reach inner and outer areas. 1245 Words - Date Added: Oct 17, 2003

A Calf Training Routine For The Genetically Ungifted.
By: Kris Gethin
It didn't take me long to realize that my calves were to be as stubborn as a problematic child... Here is my story, a calf routine and some tips from James 'Flex' Lewis. Try it out and see if you succeed as well. 1325 Words - Date Added: May 23, 2006

A Killer Guide To Building Massive Calves!
By: Tim Wescott
The most stubborn and hard to develop body part for most bodybuilders is definitely a pair of diamond shaped calves. Want bigger calves? You got it! Use the suggestions and workout below to build freaky calves! 1085 Words - Date Added: Jan 14, 2008

A Routine For The Shankless Many!
By: Glen Danbury
The most glaring weakness tends to be two muscle groups - namely the calves and hamstrings. Calves will be my focus here. Try my sample routine and see if you can start making new gains! 1494 Words - Date Added: Feb 07, 2006

All About Calf Training!
By: Mike Hajoway
Building impressive calves is a goal for many bodybuilders but to acquire them one must pay the price and calves require two things: pain and discipline. Learn how to get Dave Draper like calves! 1090 Words - Date Added: Dec 15, 2003

Anatomy And Exercises Main Page
By: Other Writer
Learn about the different muscles of the body and what exercises work them. Find out how to do them with our full guides! 141 Words - Date Added: Jan 05, 2001

Are You Developing Your Calves To Break Your Ankles And ACL?
By: Paul Del Vecchio
Most athletes actually develop their calves to break their ankles and or force a major knee injury. The culprit is in platform development. Find out what you can do! 488 Words - Date Added: Apr 28, 2004

Bodybuilding For Babyboomers - Week Seven!
By: Babyboomers
Learn how to improve your chest and pecs without the bench press. Also, find out how to improve you calves with the help from Diane and... 1188 Words - Date Added: Oct 09, 2002

Building Huge Legs: The True Sign Of A Bodybuilder
By: Jonathan Stehlik
Normal people just do not understand where we bodybuilders come from when we explain to them how much we enjoy standing out from the average and training to look like Greek statues. Learn why bodybuilders go to the extreme! 1279 Words - Date Added: Feb 03, 2003

Calf Building 101 - Introduction!
By: Matt Weik
Everyone is guaranteed an A as long as you can sit through the course and pay attention... This introduction will give details about anatomy of the calves, different parts, exercises, and workouts. Get the details right here! 953 Words - Date Added: Sep 06, 2007

Calf Crucifixion: Insider Secrets From A Hard-Gainer!
By: Ivan Blazquez
Calves are one of the most stubborn muscle groups to develop. This program is for those who have tried just about everything to get their calves to grow to no avail. Here are two great workouts to shoot you calves into hypertrophy! 2970 Words - Date Added: May 16, 2007

Calf Exercise Specialization.
By: Critical Bench
Here is a calf specialization program worth trying if you need to add an inch or so to your lower legs. I've had some good results from this program and you might also... 1054 Words - Date Added: Jan 07, 2005

Calf Training Exercises
By: Phano Som
Ok. I will concede that I have been genetically gifted in several areas especially my calves. Everyone asks me what I do for calves and I tell them what I do during various phases of the training year. 838 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Calf Training Like A Beast! Muscle-Specific Hypertrophy Workouts!
By: Derek Beast Charlebois
Be a beast and use this specialized calf hypertrophy workout. Build huge calves and learn a little anatomy while you are at it. Get ripped now! Workout includes seated & standing calf raises and toe raises. 1255 Words - Date Added: Apr 18, 2007

Calf Training Secrets For Hard Gainers!
By: Bill Dobbins
Bodybuilders often have trouble increasing the intensity of their calf development, Troy points out, "because training calves calls for a different kind of intensity than with other major muscles in the body. You can't just train them heavier, or do more sets or cut down on the rest between sets. 1954 Words - Date Added: Feb 26, 2004

Calves - Turning Them Into Cows!
By: Big Time Jimmy Sadek
This article is about the impact calves can have on a persons physique and how you can go about bringing them up to speed. Get the full details right here! 1718 Words - Date Added: Nov 28, 2005

Calves The Neglected Body Part!
By: Todd Blue
Before we begin we need to get down the proper form for training calves. Form means everything in training calves more than any other body part. 1219 Words - Date Added: Dec 22, 2001

Calves: Exercises, Anatomy And Tips!
By: Other Writer
Find out what exercises work best for your Calves! The smarter you are, the bigger you'll get! 749 Words - Date Added: Jan 13, 2001

Develop Head-Turning Calves
By: Phano Som
Well developed calves are one of the deciding factors in competitions and probably one of the most overlooked body parts by lifters. The calves are one of the densest muscles in the body and probably one of the hardest to develop for most people. 1095 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Double Your Results Using Varying Workouts: Calves!
By: Jon Huston
If you are like most people, calve are perhaps the most difficult muscle group to train and get a large amount of gains from your training. The purpose of this article is to provide you with two different approaches to training these pesky little creatures. 687 Words - Date Added: Mar 31, 2004

East Coast Video Series, Episode 4: Victor Martinez Olympia Prep - Calves Training.
By: East Coast Muscle
East Coast Muscle is proud to offer this new video series with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Victor Martinez and MHP President Gerard Dente! Tune in and see how Big Vic trains for the 2007 Olympia! This week: Victor Martinez blasts his calves! 363 Words - Date Added: Sep 17, 2007

Episode 30: Calf Training With James Flex Lewis!
By: The Fit Show
This week on The Fit Show under 21 Junior Mr Universe James Flex Lewis Brings to you a great mixture of exercises including his Hybrid calf training exercises. 49 Words - Date Added: Apr 23, 2006

From Calves To Cows: How To Build Huge Calves!
By: Matt Danielsson
Ask any bodybuilder at your gym which musclegroup he/she thinks is the hardest to make grow, and I can assure you that 95% of them will answer: The calves. Find out what you need to do to build huge calves! 895 Words - Date Added: Jul 23, 2003

Get Big Calves Quick
By: Todd Torns
Some people are lucky. All they need to do is walk and they wind up with defined calves. They are the fortunate few who have a tendency for white (fast-twitch) muscle fibers that allow for greater growth. 587 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Get Huge Gastrocs!
By: Big Dog Seth
I haven't dedicated an article to calve training yet so I felt I should get one posted- since it is an often neglected area in many trainers. Hope you all are doing well and keep up the good work. 740 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Getting Hardcore With MsFitness: Episode 2 - Forearms And Calves Workout.
By: Fern Assard
Learn how gym goddess Fern Assard (MsFitness from BodySpace!) went from a 'skinny fat' mom of 4 to fitness freak & figure competitor. Episode #2: Hardcore forearms and calves workout - see how Fern trains! 272 Words - Date Added: Nov 28, 2007

How Can You Build Your Calves If Nothing Seems To Work?
By: Topic Of The Week
The Topic: How Can You Build Your Calves If Nothing Seems To Work? Find out what people from our popular message boards think... 1778 Words - Date Added: Jan 24, 2005

In Search Of The Golden Calf
By: Hardgainer.com
Calf development is something that should, like any other aspect of weight training, be tackled intelligently. Do this and you'll reap rewards. 2369 Words - Date Added: Oct 22, 2003

Killer Calf Training!
By: Jim Brewster
For many of us, getting the calves to respond is difficult. As I said in my 'killer biceps' article, you need to understand the muscles you're working in order to get maximum results. I will discuss this and lay out a sample routine for you to try. 1259 Words - Date Added: Jun 23, 2005

King Movements For Kong Calves: Success With Cardio & Weights!
By: Shannon Clark
Calves often are an afterthought in many people's programs because of the fact they are a much smaller muscle group and not noticed. Well they will take notice after you blast them with the following tips and exercises! 1276 Words - Date Added: Apr 07, 2009

LiftRite Video Guide: Episode #10 - Abs & Calves Training With Toney Freeman!
By: Jim Britain
In this episode you will see how Toney The X-Man Freeman gets ready for the 2007 Mr. Olympia contest by fine tuning his abs and calves. Learn the importance of mindset and concentration while training... 360 Words - Date Added: Jul 16, 2007

New Year's Resolution: Mass Building - Calves (Part Eight)!
By: Richard Choueiri
Is your New Year's resolution aimed towards gaining overall mass, especially in the calves? Learn and use the most effective methods by utilizing the following calves anatomy descriptions, exercises, and workout plan! 1021 Words - Date Added: Dec 19, 2007

Peak Pyramid Training, Episode #4: Arms & Calves Day!
By: Marc Lobliner
Try out Scivation's adaptive Peak Pyramid Training program from Marc Lobliner and Derek Charlebois - 5 sets of decreasing reps on 4 exercises per body part to accompany their Cut Diet. Part 4: Biceps, Triceps & Calves Day! 291 Words - Date Added: Jun 26, 2009

Scivation 666 Training, Episode #6 - Calves Day!
By: Marc Lobliner
This experimental training system is harder than H-E-double-toothpicks, so give it a shot: the all-new 666 Training is tempting... Join Marc and Derek for some intense calves training in episode #6! 173 Words - Date Added: Mar 02, 2009

Shocking Lagging Body Parts
By: Big Red
For all of those whose gains have either slowed down or stopped, I know how frustrating this can be. Here are some shocking techniques for bring up your weaker body parts. 1425 Words - Date Added: May 02, 2001

Some Calve Training Info
By: Todd Blue
Most people, unless you are genetically gifted, complain about their lack of calve development. I personally have tried just about every type of calve training that exists, I think. 778 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Stubborn Muscle Hypertrophy Workouts - Calves (Chapter 8)
By: Derek Beast Charlebois
You strive to create a symmetrical, proportional physique. This book will lay out step-by-step training routines specifically created to bring up lagging muscles' development. This chapter will help you build better calves! 1580 Words - Date Added: May 01, 2008

Ten-week Program to HUGE Calves
By: Mark Howard
I continually try to find a competitive edge whether it is nutrition and supplementation or some type of plyometrics that I could punish myself with. 466 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

The Best Calf-Building Tips And Workouts On The Bodybuilding.com Forum!
By: Matt Weik
For most people calf growth does not come easy. The calves are worked all day which makes training them much harder. Get an anatomy lesson with exercises and see the forum member’s ideas on calf training. Read on... 2919 Words - Date Added: Aug 07, 2006

The Best Calves On The Forum!
By: Matt Weik
This is a showcase of all those forum members that are genetically gifted or those who had to earn every inch on their calves. See some amazing calf production straight from the forums. 192 Words - Date Added: Jan 22, 2007

The Science Behind Calf Training!
By: Hugo Rivera
Calves besides being one of the most neglected body parts in the gym are ones whose training is most misunderstood. Some people claim that you need to hit them every day with high reps while others claim that low rep low volume works best. In my experience I found that an approach of heavy twice a week calf work worked great. 1010 Words - Date Added: Mar 19, 2004

The Treadmill for Glute/Calf Maturity
By: Mark Tilden
I have had some quality gains in my legs since having my right knee reconstructed February 17, 1999. I owe a lot of it to my new favorite piece of cardio equipment. 313 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

The Ultimate No Fluff Women's Training Guide: Part Six - Abs & Calves!
By: Alissa Carpio
Two of the most often neglected body parts in a woman's training program are the abs and calves. Read on to find out how to train these neglected parts! 2436 Words - Date Added: Sep 27, 2004

Training Those Darn Calves!
By: Dr. David Ryan
Are your calves your worst body part? There is some science of why you are having so much trouble getting your calves to grow. Read on and then you can start on the road to huge freaky calves. 1271 Words - Date Added: Mar 22, 2006

Training Tips: Working The Inner Calf Head!
By: Nick Nilsson
Many people have difficulty building the calves in general and the inner calf head specifically. Try this technique when doing calf raises of any type. 148 Words - Date Added: May 22, 2003

Tree-Trunk Legs!
By: Joe Hagy
I'm going to talk about how to build a body part, which is probably the most ignored body part by most people who lift weights, which happen to be your legs. Legs are an incredible body part. 680 Words - Date Added: Oct 10, 2001

Tri-Phase Training, Part 3 - Volume: Leg Day, Day 3.
By: Marc Lobliner
In this third episode, watch and learn as Scivation's Marc Lobiner and Derek Charlesbois explain Tri-Phase Training, doing a Leg Day volume workout on Day Three! 421 Words - Date Added: Feb 21, 2008

Ultimate Calf Training: For Maximum Results!
By: Karen Sessions
You have been pounding away at the iron game for years, set after set and repetition after repetition. You have literally put blood, sweat, and tears into your calf training routine. Learn the facts and get some ideas on increasing calf size. 1790 Words - Date Added: Apr 28, 2005

Universal Nutrition Training Videos: Alex Fedorov's Leg Training - Calves Training, Pt. 2.
By: AnimalPak
Welcome, as we introduce the seventh in a series of training videos with Alex Fedorov. This video will emphasize more Calf Training Exercises. Check it out right here on Bodybuilding.com! 262 Words - Date Added: Feb 07, 2007

Universal Nutrition Training Videos: Alex Fedorov's Leg Training - Donkey Calf Raises.
By: AnimalPak
Welcome, as we introduce the sixth in a series of training videos with Alex Fedorov. This video will emphasize Donkey Calf Raises. Check it out right here on Bodybuilding.com! 261 Words - Date Added: Jan 24, 2007

Want Big, Diamond-Shaped Calves? Take this Calf Challenge!
By: Diane Fields
Men, boys, winners, losers; what creates the vast delta that separates the two categories? In bodybuilding the separation between winners and losers is often found in the neglected area of calf development. 1146 Words - Date Added: Mar 29, 2002

What Is The Best Calf Building Workout?
By: Workout Of The Week
What is the best calf building workout? Everyone wants to have big arms, ripped abs, but only the true bodybuilders care about calves. Our forum members share some great workouts about building your calves. Try them out! 5230 Words - Date Added: Sep 25, 2006

Wheels Of Steel: Exercises To Pack On Size!
By: Jamie Hale
Bench press worshipers and curl fanatics will cringe when they hear the words leg workout, but nothing looks more ridiculous than a guy whose arms are bigger than his legs. The legs are the foundation of the body. 666 Words - Date Added: Apr 18, 2003

Why Calves Lag Behind
By: Todd Blue
I have done some articles on calves and calve training before but this is a little bit of a different approach. I have scanned many of the message boards, talked to many of my friends and even took into account my own personal struggles with calve development throughout the years. 1425 Words - Date Added: Sep 27, 2001

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