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Raising Calves: Preston Noble's Training Plan For Freaky Lower Legs
Mad calves make men look great in shorts throughout the summer and they're easier to get than you think! Learn how!
Date Added: Apr 23, 2012 -
Razor-Sharp Physique: Ben Booker's Leg Workout
You'll only go as far as your legs take you. Go further with this strategic plan to build power, size, and endurance!
Date Added: Apr 12, 2013 -
Sit Down To Grow: The 4-Minute Calf Workout
If your calves are struggling to grow, it’s time to train beyond the muscles you can see. Hit this often-forgotten muscle group and start growing from within!
Date Added: Apr 9, 2013 -
Calf Monster: Preston Noble's Workout For Massive Calves
I own two of the healthiest, fattest calves in America. See how I keep them growing!
Date Added: Dec 27, 2012 -
Training Calves: Keep It Simple And Smart
Get ready to limp out of bed tomorrow. It's time to feed the calves. With a steady diet of raises, raises, and more raises, they'll grow in no time.
Date Added: Dec 11, 2012 -
Build Beach-Ready Calves
Carve a pair of incredible lower legs to make your beach physique stand out from the crowd.
Date Added: Apr 23, 2012 -
Calf Workout: Carve A Set Of Sexy Summer Calves
A great pair of calves goes with any spring outfit! Give your legs a face-lift with this calf-carving workout.
Date Added: Apr 23, 2012 -
HRT: Animal Hellraiser Trainer – Hell Workout 4, Back, Traps, Delts & Calves
If you finish Hell Session IV, you’ll be set free from hell for two days rest. Enjoy the break, because your cursed @ss will be back here Monday.
Date Added: Nov 9, 2011 -
Raising Calves: How To Maximize Their Growth Potential!
Understand how calves work, and you’ll soon be ruining the elastic in your socks.
Date Added: Sep 20, 2011 -
Lee Labrada's 12 Week Lean Body Trainer - Week 7, Day 7.
We're going to wrap up week 7 with a legs and abs workout. Let's get to it!
Date Added: Feb 18, 2011 -
One Move For Big Calves: Standing Calf Raise.
Your legs are not complete unless the calves are also in great shape! One move that will help most is the standing calf raise. Use this exercise with any of the following methods and watch them grow.
Date Added: Jan 13, 2011 -
Make Those Stubborn Calves Grow!
Having trouble getting your calves to grow? You can achieve calves that will make you think about walking around in shorts in January.
Date Added: Jun 23, 2010 -
The 10 Bodypart Target Training Series: Transform Your Calves Into Bull-Sized Muscle Monsters!
Do you blame puny calf development on genetics? Target Training - Calves will give you a new view of this neglected muscle group. Discover a workout that will give you monster calves below!
Date Added: Jun 10, 2010 -
Forgotten Body Parts: Build Up Toothpick Forearms & Deflated Calves!
Do you ever wonder what separates serious bodybuilders from the rest? It's their meticulous attention to detail. They don't neglect the forgotten body parts - forearms and calves. Here's what you need to do.
Date Added: Mar 15, 2010 -
Train Insane With Kane, Episode #49: Unique Leg Training.
After downing a few bacon shakes, it's off to the gym as Kane and Ascent do some unconventional leg training, including a DC style calf workout.
Date Added: Mar 4, 2010 -
Peak Pyramid Training, Episode #4: Arms & Calves Day!
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!
Date Added: Jun 26, 2009 -
King Movements For Kong Calves: Success With Cardio & Weights!
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!
Date Added: Apr 7, 2009 -
Scivation 666 Training, Episode #6 - Calves Day!
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!
Date Added: Mar 2, 2009 -
Stubborn Muscle Hypertrophy Workouts - Calves (Chapter 8)
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!
Date Added: May 1, 2008 -
Tri-Phase Training, Part 3 - Volume: Leg Day, Day 3.
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!
Date Added: Feb 21, 2008 -
A Killer Guide To Building Massive Calves!
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!
Date Added: Jan 14, 2008 -
New Year's Resolution: Mass Building - Calves (Part Eight)!
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!
Date Added: Dec 19, 2007 -
Getting Hardcore With MsFitness: Episode 2 - Forearms And Calves Workout.
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!
Date Added: Nov 28, 2007 -
East Coast Video Series, Episode 4: Victor Martinez Olympia Prep - Calves Training.
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!
Date Added: Sep 17, 2007 -
Calf Building 101 - Introduction!
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!
Date Added: Sep 6, 2007 -
LiftRite Video Guide: Episode #10 - Abs & Calves Training With Toney Freeman!
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...
Date Added: Jul 16, 2007 -
Calf Crucifixion: Insider Secrets From A Hard-Gainer!
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!
Date Added: May 16, 2007 -
Calf Training Like A Beast! Muscle-Specific Hypertrophy Workouts!
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.
Date Added: Apr 18, 2007 -
Universal Nutrition Training Videos: Alex Fedorov's Leg Training - Calves Training, Pt. 2.
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!
Date Added: Feb 7, 2007 -
Universal Nutrition Training Videos: Alex Fedorov's Leg Training - Donkey Calf Raises.
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!
Date Added: Jan 24, 2007 -
The Best Calves On The Forum!
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.
Date Added: Jan 22, 2007 -
What Is The Best Calf Building Workout?
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!
Date Added: Sep 25, 2006 -
The Best Calf-Building Tips And Workouts On The Bodybuilding.com Forum!
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...
Date Added: Aug 7, 2006 -
A Calf Training Routine For The Genetically Ungifted.
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.
Date Added: May 23, 2006 -
Episode 30: Calf Training With James Flex Lewis!
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.
Date Added: Apr 23, 2006 -
Training Those Darn Calves!
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.
Date Added: Mar 22, 2006 -
A Routine For The Shankless Many!
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!
Date Added: Feb 7, 2006 -
Calves - Turning Them Into Cows!
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!
Date Added: Nov 28, 2005 -
Killer Calf Training!
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.
Date Added: Jun 23, 2005 -
Ultimate Calf Training: For Maximum Results!
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.
Date Added: Apr 28, 2005 -
How Can You Build Your Calves If Nothing Seems To Work?
The Topic: How Can You Build Your Calves If Nothing Seems To Work? Find out what people from our popular message boards think...
Date Added: Jan 24, 2005 -
Calf Exercise Specialization.
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...
Date Added: Jan 7, 2005 -
The Ultimate No Fluff Women's Training Guide: Part Six - Abs & Calves!
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!
Date Added: Sep 27, 2004 -
Are You Developing Your Calves To Break Your Ankles And ACL?
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!
Date Added: Apr 28, 2004 -
Double Your Results Using Varying Workouts: Calves!
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.
Date Added: Mar 31, 2004 -
The Science Behind Calf Training!
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.
Date Added: Mar 19, 2004 -
Calf Training Secrets For Hard Gainers!
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.
Date Added: Feb 26, 2004 -
All About Calf Training!
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!
Date Added: Dec 15, 2003 -
In Search Of The Golden Calf
Calf development is something that should, like any other aspect of weight training, be tackled intelligently. Do this and you'll reap rewards.
Date Added: Oct 22, 2003 -
5 Groundbreaking Calf Training Techniques For Complete Calf Development!
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.
Date Added: Oct 17, 2003 -
From Calves To Cows: How To Build Huge Calves!
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!
Date Added: Jul 23, 2003 -
Training Tips: Working The Inner Calf Head!
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.
Date Added: May 22, 2003 -
Wheels Of Steel: Exercises To Pack On Size!
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.
Date Added: Apr 18, 2003 -
Building Huge Legs: The True Sign Of A Bodybuilder
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!
Date Added: Feb 3, 2003 -
Bodybuilding For Babyboomers - Week Seven!
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...
Date Added: Oct 9, 2002 -
Want Big, Diamond-Shaped Calves? Take this Calf Challenge!
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.
Date Added: Mar 29, 2002 -
Get Big Calves Quick
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.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Calves The Neglected Body Part!
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.
Date Added: Dec 22, 2001 -
Calf Training Exercises
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.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Some Calve Training Info
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.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Ten-week Program to HUGE Calves
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.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Get Huge Gastrocs!
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.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Develop Head-Turning Calves
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.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
The Treadmill for Glute/Calf Maturity
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.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Tree-Trunk Legs!
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.
Date Added: Oct 10, 2001 -
Why Calves Lag Behind
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.
Date Added: Sep 27, 2001 -
Shocking Lagging Body Parts
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.
Date Added: May 2, 2001 -
Calves: Exercises, Anatomy And Tips!
Find out what exercises work best for your Calves! The smarter you are, the bigger you'll get!
Date Added: Jan 13, 2001 -
Anatomy And Exercises Main Page
Learn about the different muscles of the body and what exercises work them. Find out how to do them with our full guides!
Date Added: Jan 5, 2001