How to grow calves?

 Most weight lifters have difficulties getting their calves to grow bigger since these muscles are really resistant to growth. They should be trained, which means high quantity and consistency, since the muscles are utilized when walking and standing every day. Here is a science-based way of developing impressive calves.

The Reason Why Calves are so Obstinate.

The calves (gastrocnemius and soleus) are mainly slow-twitch, and thus endurance-based, and more difficult to hypertrophy. In order to achieve optimum growth, you need:

• Train them frequently (2-4 times per week)

• Use a mix of heavy weights and high reps

• Focus on full range of motion

• Incorporate different angles and exercises

The Top Calf Building Exercises

1. Standing Calf Raises (Works gastrocnemius)

.Stand on an elevated platform (e.g. a step or calf machine).

Jump up on your toes and go down gradually .in 2-3 seconds.

.3-4x12-20

2. Seated Calf Raises (Works soleus)

.Isolate soleus by sitting on the knees at 90.

.Raise heels as high as possible, hold, and regulate the fall.

.3-4 reps of 15-25 reps

3. Old-school mass builder Donkey Calf

. Raises (Old-school mass builder)

Bow down, bending your back (or a machine).

.Stretch at the bottom and contraction at the top.

.15-20 reps X 3-4 sets

4. Jump Rope & Plyometrics (Explosive power)

.Fast-twitch fiber growth is increased by jumping movements.

.3-5 sets of 30-60 sec (jump rope) or 10-15 reps (box jumps)

Important Training Secrets to Grow Quickly

1.Train the calves 2-4 times a week -They recover fast.

2.Apply progressive overload- add weight or reps every week.

3.Take a break at the end of the movement (top) Maximize muscle contraction.

4.Between sets stretch - Enhances activation and flexibility.

5.Change rep range- Alternate heavy (6-12 reps) and high-rep (20-30) sets.

Nutrition and Recovery

.Consume adequate protein (0.8-1g of protein/ pound of body weight).

.Hydrate yourself- Cramps may slow down performance.

.Rest well enough - Calves develop in the rest.

Sample Calf Workout

Day 1 (Heavy)

.Standing Calf Raises 4 x 10-12 (heavy)

.Seated Calf Raises- 3 x 15-20

Day 3 (High-Rep)

.Donkey Calf Raises- 4 x 20-25

.Jump Rope- 3 sets of 45 sec

Day 5 (Plyometrics)

.Box Jumps 3x 12

.Slow-Tempo Bodyweight Calf Raise - 3 x 30

.*(Repeat 2-3 times per week to grow the best.)*

Final Thoughts

The development of calves takes time, rep, and set. People mostly ignore them or train them lazily, do not do the same. Follow this plan and you will notice the growth in 8-12 weeks.