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      Mar 24, 2012
    1. suighja

      suighja Well-Known Member

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      Recently since my fat loss people have always complimented my calves and ask how do I train them.. its weird since I've never trained them directly and to me they're just very average.. How can I improve them and make them stand out?

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    2. baletki

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      How do I get big calves? [Muscle]

      Heavy calf raises either standing or sitting down help. High reps. 20+. Do remember though, calf muscles are also down to genetics majorly.
       
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      How do I get big calves? [Muscle]

      they are quite good already, go on the treadmill put it on a decent incline and walk using calves that works well
      ovbiously calf raises dropsets etc and its down to genetics
      but most people on treadmills day in day out have big calfs, but if that fails use synthol lol
       
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      How do I get big calves? [Muscle]

      Don't bounce when doing raises. Pause at the bottom and the top. Claves are springy and the bounce will interfere with a good contraction so you have to be controlled and slow....apparently. but then it is genetics with calves also. I heard donkey raises are good for them but, erm they don't look so masculine.
       
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    5. Mickel

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      How do I get big calves? [Muscle]

      I agree. I don't train them and I'm highish bodyfat.
       
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      How do I get big calves? [Muscle]

      I hate My big calves. They stop me from wearing skirts because they are so huge. I don't train them at all. They are 17", with 23" thighs :( I would love to be rid me them.
       
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    8. casse

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      How do I get big calves? [Muscle]

      I use to weigh 23 stone so I guess that helped lol.. my measurements are Calves 17" Thighs 26.5"

      How safe is Synthol? I only want 20" calves lol
       
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    9. Capone

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      Last edited by Muscle; Today at 12:52 AM.
       
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    10. baletki

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      How do I get big calves? [Muscle]

      I'd imagine strappy sandals for you in winter too- no womens boots woudl fit those calves ;-)
       
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