Calves Routines and Calf Muscle Development
Calves Routines and Workouts for the beginner to the advanced and how to target your Inner, Outer, Upper and Lower Calves.
Calves Routine
- Standing calf raises machine – warm up then 4 sets 8-12 reps
- Seated calf raises – 5 sets 8-12 reps
Calves Workout
- Standing calf raises machine – warm up then 4 sets 8-12 reps
- Leg press calf raises – 5 sets 8-12 reps
- Single leg calf raises – 5 sets 8-12 reps
Jay Cutler’s Calf Routine
- Standing Calf Raises – 3 sets 10-12 reps
- Seated Calf Raises – 3 sets 10-12 reps
- Donkey Calf Raises – 3 sets 8-12 reps
Calves Workout No Weights
- Standing calf raises on stair or floor – warm up then 4 sets to failure
- Single leg calf raises on stair or floor – 5 sets to failure
More Calves Exercises
- Donkey calf raises – have a partner hold on to you’re back
- Reverse calf raises – develops shin area / front part of the lower leg
Calf Muscle Development
Calf muscles are a very common weak point among bodybuilders. Big calves that are fully developed are very hard to attain. This is a special section dealing with how to target the training to the outside calf muscle and training the inside calves muscles.
Incorporate these techniques into a calf exercise program like the one found in the weight lifting program directory
Inside calf muscle
While doing a calf raise, point the toes to an outward position as it helps to develop and target the inside more than the outside
Outside calf muscle
Point the toes to an inward position, almost touching at the front to target the outside more than the inside.
Upper calf
Add more seated calf raises to the workout program
Lower calf
While doing standing calf raises bend the knees only a little bit and concentrate on the lower part of the movement.
So there you have it, it’s time to implement these Calves Workouts into your next workout and start working on weak point development by targeting Inner, Outer, Upper or Lower Calves.
