How fast on calves?

splinter · 12-09-2007, 11:17 AM

Slow or fast on calf exercises?

What do you find works best for size?

**Tall** · 12-09-2007, 11:19 AM

Calves are apparently the hardest muscle to build. So I read somewhere.

Heavy for reps is how I tend to go at a comfortable speed.

splinter · 12-09-2007, 11:25 AM

See ive read etc...

That going light is the way to go but using really good form.

I even asked Jay Cutler about reps and he was like stick with around 12 on a lighter weight as its best for size.

**Tall** · 12-09-2007, 11:39 AM

Sorry I really wasn't clear was I

I was more referring to that fact I don't think speed would alter size - would it?

bulldozer · 12-09-2007, 11:45 AM

you just posted a thread about TUT (yime under tension) and i think thats very important on calves personally.

I think a rep cadence of 4/2/4 is the way to go.

Take 4 seconds to lift the weight, pause and contract the muscle for 2 seconds at the top, then lower 4 seconds.

It is gonna HURT

splinter · 12-09-2007, 11:52 AM

That sounds interesting bulldozer.

Going for a more slow pace.

Ive always gone quite fast but aimed for like 25 reps. It kills as well.

ill give the 4-2-4 thing a try for a bit.

bulldozer · 12-09-2007, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splinter

That sounds interesting bulldozer.

Going for a more slow pace.

Ive always gone quite fast but aimed for like 25 reps. It kills as well.

ill give the 4-2-4 thing a try for a bit.

There are lots of ways to skin a cat mate.

Lifting a weight with a rep cadence of 4/2/4 takes all momentum out of the lift, i.e , the weight doesnt fall to the ground. You resist against gravity. If your with me.

The same as lifting a weight, you dont use momentum. Its slow and controlled.

Many roads to rome, its just another variable you can add to your training.

mrhulahoop · 16-09-2007, 03:32 PM

My calfs never really seem to grow, they just seem to become stronger and more defined. Slow reps, faster ones, high reps low reps I've tried it all. Im working on the principal that heavy squating requires big calfs, although still do seated calf raises.

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splinter Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,351 Rep Power:	Re: How fast on calves? See ive read etc... That going light is the way to go but using really good form. I even asked Jay Cutler about reps and he was like stick with around 12 on a lighter weight as its best for size.

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Tall Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bulgaria. Posts: 2,995 Rep Power:	Re: How fast on calves? Sorry I really wasn't clear was I I was more referring to that fact I don't think speed would alter size - would it?

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splinter Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,351 Rep Power:	Re: How fast on calves? That sounds interesting bulldozer. Going for a more slow pace. Ive always gone quite fast but aimed for like 25 reps. It kills as well. ill give the 4-2-4 thing a try for a bit.

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