Do This EVERY Day for Bigger Calves! (ONE MOVE)

If you want to build bigger calves and feel like you have tried everything without success, you are going to want to watch this video before you avoid training your calf muscles for good. I’m going to show you in one move how to perform a common calf exercise a different way that could unlock all new results for you in just a matter of weeks.
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The first thing that is always helpful however is to explain the science of calf training so you can understand why you’re doing what you are going to do. The calf muscle attaches to the heel via the largest tendon in the body, the achilles tendon. This happens to be one of the strongest tendons in the body but yet, still the most frequently torn.
The reason for this is simply due to the extreme forces that this tendon modulates every single time we take a step. Of course, these forces are magnified in running vs. walking.
The properties of the achilles tendon are that they are resilient to the highly ballistic nature of the forces that it is subjected to in function. It quickly transfers force from dorsiflexion to plantar flexion to keep the force both a mobile adapter to the ground and a rigid lever capable propelling your entire bodyweight off of the ground.
It has been documented that the achilles tendon can handle up to 1,000 pounds of force through it, making it capable of carrying much more than your own bodyweight and able to perform many dynamic functions.
The main issue however is when it comes to calf muscle development and growth. Here it becomes obvious that the main advantage of the tendon becomes it’s own curse. Because the tendon is so good at handling the ground reaction forces that start below it through the feet, it doesn’t necessarily transmit those forces up to the muscle that it is attached to so well.
This means that the calf muscles (both the gastrocnemius and the soleus) do not experience the peak tension that they should from the forces generated below. Less force directed into the calf muscle itself means less contractile stimulus for growth. So this is an instance where the achilles is being functionally efficient making running easier, but preventing the muscular inefficiency that we need to seek when we’re trying to force a stubborn muscle to grow.
How do we fix this?
We need to find a way to make the standing dumbbell calf raise more inefficient. That’s right, we have to make it harder. The way to do this at the ankle is to nullify the ballistic component of the moves that the calves favor. This means, no more bouncing your way through each rep of a barbell or dumbbell standing calf raise. In fact, the elimination of all momentum is going to be the key to unlocking bigger calves that is going to be a pleasant surprise for many that have chalked up their bad genetics to why they can’t grow big calf muscles.
By the way, regarding genetics, it is true that your DNA may be responsible for a good portion of how your calves may look. This is due to the fact that this muscle group can be comprised in many more slow twitch fibers in some smaller calved individuals and fast twitch in some large calved individuals. The other thing is that the insertion point of the muscle matters, which again is something genetically determined. The lower your insertions are the more full the muscle belly of the gastroc and soleus are going to look while the higher the insertion the more thin.
Regardless however, changing the tempo of your calf raises can make a big difference.
Next time you do dumbbell calf raises, try this. First, lower down and hold the bottom position for 4 seconds in order to take all elastic rebound out of the exercise. From here, lift up high onto your toe and hold the top position for 4 seconds again. Keep performing these slow controlled reps until you can’t do anymore. Don’t worry about what the number is but rather make sure to make these reps count.
Perform 3 sets on each leg every day.
That’s right. Every single day.
The calves are a resilient muscle group, well accustomed to the ground reaction forces applied to them through standing, walking and running that we do every day and therefore can handle higher volumes. With the weights lowered a bit to account for the slower reps, you want to make sure you keep the frequency high to get the volume to the place that it is capable of producing gains in this stubborn muscles.
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[@athleanx]

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[@Paul__108__]

Do you address growing the soleus in a different video? Thanks.

[@masontyler2817]

Love your videos Jeff but i have a question on range of motion. I have seen/heard warnings about over extending the Achilles on calf raises and that it can actually lead to preliminary wear and tear on the tendon setting you up for potential injury. What are your thoughts on this??? Thanks!

[@andrew38617]

Dear Jeff, the problem is the fact that training Calves is soooooooo... boring! Boring for those who perform and for those who look as well. The real deal is spicing it up. At that point, people would perform with excitement.

[@budgetlifter]

calves the kind of muscle that just burn on a whole different level

[@barrymcokiner69]

Lol there is a reason it's the most skipped muscle 😅 mans just dont bother "ITS GENETICS BRO "

[@BLACKSTA361]

And then getting cramps while playing football, basketball or american football cause you trained it yesterday

[@filip5220]

@@BLACKSTA361 ye i have good ones because i just play basketball lol

[@dominicdaley5702]

Facts bro. Its not that I hate doing them. Its the pain of walking 2-3 days after 😫

[@jnb22019]

Facts! Mine were hurting the last 4 days with cramps here and there to remind me.

[@maggillaguerrilla830]

Not gonna lie Jeff has really helped Jesse get his physique waaaaay together.

[@Dilly9124]

Maybe so but Jesse put in the work for himself 👌🏾

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

Don't you mean the other way around?

[@AndrewPovio]

@@Dilly9124 yep, that’s why he said Jeff only “helped”

[@Dilly9124]

@@AndrewPovio yep just making sure we don’t short change Jesse and his hard work

[@AndrewPovio]

@@Dilly9124 we’re not, you’re the one who brought it up….

[@bradlerw01]

I’m 65 years old and have really stiff Achilles tendons but since I started doing the calf exercises like this they are so much better. Thank you!!!

[@davidmreyes77]

Jesse is starting to look jacked now. Give that man a gummy bear.

[@Jaa_morant]

Guys, What if I have pain behind the knee for a moth but I becomes better ( maybe the issue was with tendons) how can I make them stronger for future? Any exercises?

[@ZapR21]

@@Jaa_morant 1) visit medical specialist; 2) use tape; 3) use knee band; 4) use spotter

[@livinglife9375]

@@Jaa_morant You might also try the Knees Over Toes Guy, he probably has somthing that might help, and it will prevent you from future injuries.👍

[@travv88]

@@Jaa_morant Look up "kneesovertoesguy"

[@travv88]

@@livinglife9375 yea that

[@SHUBHAMSINGH-jf9yd]

Everyone gangsta until you see Jeff holding a muscle marker in a glute workout video

[@opreapxr2899]

@Muscleman8562 and hows that an accomplishment?

[@JackHagar]

This comment is making me laugh uncontrollably right now

[@Abbottude]

Not happening weirdos 🤣

[@Edward-ho2bm]

@@Abbottude it will

[@Abbottude]

@@Edward-ho2bm nah.

[@ifrantortosa]

“How to get bigger calves” Genetics: You’re not that guy trust me you’re not that guy.

[@alzheimersgaming6094]

Play football/soccer

[@t-kx.erryb0dy]

Absolutely 😅

[@Twax2226]

@@alzheimersgaming6094 it'll get stronger sure...but not bigger

[@leoMC4384]

@@Twax2226 True. 99% of people that say genetics have nothing to do with it and you're lazy it's because they already have big calves, so they don't know jack shit. And no offense to Jeff but that's almost all the KZbin fitness trainers. I destroyed my calves for an entire year with zero results: my calves have the exact same size but now they can pull like 3 times my weight. But I know people that never work out, they're fat and all but their calves are like 3 times the size of mines. And people with big calves keep saying genetics have nothing to do with it. Sure, and I'm Elvis Presley.

[@Twax2226]

@@leoMC4384 I feel you bruh..I feel you....my grandpa has pretty small calves so does my dad ..but those little calves are really strong and ripped....I gave up trying to make my claves bigger after trying for so long(working out,playing football,swimming)...all I can do now is to make them strong and make my thighs and butt a bit thick to compensate

[@ramondiaziii6489]

Jeff: “How’s this feel?” Jesse: “Oh this Sucks!” This was Hilarious 😆

[@WM-mu8ep]

Hilarious would be if Jesse ripped a fart in his face 🤣

[@scycosnake3964]

Should be “oh this socks”

[@gatoryak7332]

Yeah, i heard that but I didn't know that it was hilarious. Thanks for the heads-up. I'll start lol now.

[@ramondiaziii6489]

@@gatoryak7332 since I know you go chase bones. Here you go lol pup fetch 🍖 Put some meat on it. I know it’s your favv Reply again Lil boy Good Boy!!!!

[@yourstruly2337]

Jesse's socks are def killing his gains

[@kieren7763]

With those pants aswell he looks like a shady phys ed teacher 🤣

[@silvamorphisphaeble7863]

Captain America 👍🏼🤣

[@naturegood515]

those socks are killing any proper workout on a 1000 miles radius

[@joulesacton4857]

Lol 😂 yes I thought that 😊😎👍

[@Bailey-ib9js]

He wears them to make his calfs looks bigger lmao

[@amaranth3901]

Jeff showcasing the proper standing stance for 4 minutes.

[@jamescraig8546]

Underrated comment

[@radezzientertainment501]

yeah .. whats that lol!?

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

@@radezzientertainment501 staying in frame

[@nuclearpistachio]

he always does this. does he not know he can raise his tripod?

[@gembagus]

@@nuclearpistachio its not like he dont know how to raise his tripods, he try to show jesse demonstrating the workout so he have to aim it at Jesse's leg

[@arifmirza267]

Jesse is a living proof of natural gains and it really shows that results take time but will definitely make you feel great. And it really motivates people like me since i used to be skinny too and i admire his journey with Jeff. Will never get tired of this channel

[@user-ht5ge2uj6d]

I have been someone with thin calves almost my entire life. This video has made my calves look better and feel stronger. Thank you Jeff for all your helpful videos!

[@ailatads]

Daily train your calves?

[@bandman83]

Jeff: How do you feel? Jessie: Oh, it sucks!

[@TravisRuskus]

🤣🤣🤣

[@VISHNUSURESH2050]

3:06 onwards 😂

[@silvamorphisphaeble7863]

“Oh, it sucks? Good keep working at it…” 💯🏋️😎

[@diegomartinez5391]

I literally listened to the conversation at the same time I was reading this comment lol

[@lorcan8484]

" Good. " - Jocko

[@amrgauhar8504]

“How to get bigger calves” Genetics : We dont do that here buddy

[@noodle4017]

Dont blame genetics for what u think u cant do

[@harambey]

I used to say that Here I am 3 years later still staying that I will die with big calves tho It’s my life goal

[@brockfg]

@@noodle4017 dont get all serious when its an obvious joke

[@paulheyman3486]

He isn’t the champ anymore

[@noodle4017]

@@brockfg Well I didnt know it intended to be a joke sorry

[@rcbennett6592]

Hey Jeff, saw you on the Kelly & Ryan show earlier this week & I'm always telling my friends about your workout routines. Keep up the great work!!

[@tattoolovety]

I'll admit, I did this just on the ground, so I am missing half of the workout. But 3 reps, 3 sets, each side, I definitely feel a lot of tension back there. Thanks Jeff for all the amazing exercises!

[@athleanx]

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[@money.stress]

Today is leg day

[@junior.69420]

Bruh

[@kirtisainiillustration1759]

Not even this time. Only 5 secs

[@iamborji1006]

Yo Jeff, I love you from Iran.

[@adj2006]

Face pulls > calves 💯

[@acephas3]

Yeah. This works. My calf genetics are so bad that I don’t usually enjoy wearing shorts. But, doing it slowly, and on one leg, has brought me to a place where I am confident; it doesn’t look like I’ve continuously skipped leg day.

[@acephas3]

@Lion Pro I’d love to…but I love near ocean plains.

[@blindnagareboshi13]

Here’s more you can add to what you’re doing kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6mxdJ2fjJdnfdU I have bad genetics too, the stuff shown in that vid has helped. I point my big toes as straight up as possible at the very bottom of a calf raise (seated/standing), then using the balls of my feet w/ big toes on the way up, going up as far as I can on my big toe like a ballerina. Helped my outer (and inner) calf grow/get defined and my shin too. Fuller appearance. Just tryna help out man, don’t mean to be that annoying dude who gives unwanted fitness advice

[@acephas3]

@@blindnagareboshi13 Its wanted and thanks, bro!!

[@jonw1235]

My left calf is pretty big, but my right is not. This is because I am not capable of the full range of motion in my right leg. My heel literally won’t bend like it should because my knee is so weak it can’t handle my body weight. My knees are fucked up-it’s genetic-and my right thigh looks like I’ve spent time in a concentration camp. Thankfully my left thigh is fine, otherwise I would basically be a cripple. I never wear shorts 😓

[@jonw1235]

@Ali Chaudhry I biked quite a bit when I was younger, which surely helped strengthen my legs to some extent. I’ve also done a fair bit of hiking. I’m active despite my problem. I can kind of squat and I even did deadlifts, but I don’t anymore. It’s not really a motion I should be doing when my right knee is too weak. I don’t want any back injuries-that would be especially bad for me.

[@BabyBane1231]

Literally just did slow controlled calf raises. Then watched this and confirmed what I was feeling. I appreciate that. I'm definitely a calf-not I believe, so this was great. 👍

[@Bennies11007]

Jeff, not gonna lie man, every time I do one of your workouts, I walk away from the gym beat and sore the next day. If I stay I my own little routine, no soreness, so thank you for bringing the science into it and speaking to me the way my brain works brother. It’s literally how I make gains before anyone else in the gym seems to and THAT is something. Keep it real and PS I’d love to see more videos of you teaching dudes like that WWF dude, sucks I can’t think of his name, but those kinds of videos almost makes it easier for me to understand what you mean in certain variances and positions to make it ‘correct’. Every rep I perform I have your expertise in my head. Thank you.

[@HighQualityLeftover]

If one was to do everything that Jeff tells us to do "every day" or "every workout" we'd be busy until the next day.

[@l5vdi]

if you don't have a problem with small calves you don't need to do them

[@shaynedawe6305]

Hahahaha every time I watch one of these videos I think shit I'm gonna have to quit something else so I can do this one every day to lol

[@bliblablubb0712]

Exactly. And at the same time he tells us not to workout longer than 60 minutes. How inconsistant. I love Jeff but something is not adding up here ;)

[@pakhtun7639]

@@bliblablubb0712 ever heard of different target muscles?

[@pakhtun7639]

@@bliblablubb0712 these are isolated exercises, you can do them anytime even while watching tv, its not the full workout

[@SuperAtheist]

Jeff promotes balance just like Thanos.

[@nathandavis1055]

Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

[@AxxLAfriku]

GAGAGAGAGAGA!!! I want to cut my toe nails... NEVER! I am the feet KZbinr. Thanks for being a fan, dear su

[@pomich7060]

No sir, Thanos promotes balance just like Jeff

[@Canadian_Psycho]

Jeff is... Inevitable.

[@triggytiggy740]

... its funny cause Jesse is wearing Avenger socks

[@abokamel9266]

Keep the good job up Jeff..Following you from Egypt for more than 5 years now. Great coach💪👍

[@nextgk]

Struggling from plantar fasciitis since last 2 years. So been working on calf muscles, and very happy to see your video. Hopefully this help me make calves even more stronger.

[@Metalforlife007]

Hey jeff if by any chance you come across this comment I just want to say a Big Thank You for all the free info🙏

[@TusharMehmi]

I've been working on my calves daily and have seen a strength increase in my calves but I'm sure now I'm gonna see much more improvement in my calves with the changes Jeff has suggested. Thanks Jeff, you have helped me a lot in reaching my goals.

[@Muldoon111]

It's been a year. How did you go?

[@Blazen747]

Are you still working your calf muscles

[@littlereptilian7580]

Ok

[@bloodsports94]

YOU NEED TO REST YOUR MUSCLES FOR PROPER GROWTH

[@exercisetolive249]

Great demonstration. Definitely will implement in my calves workout!

[@beemmeupscotty5993]

This has been very helpful this week. I noticed immediate results with this leg routine

[@suacyjorjor4477]

My friend does calves raises everytime he walks and his calves are pretty built

[@ShikiPlays420]

Tell him that's a way to get injured, I've seen people commenting that on "I walked on my toes for x time" videos

[@spydergs07]

@@ShikiPlays420 Doing calf raises and walking on your toes are different. When I'm cooling down on cardio for the last 2 miles I slow down to admit 2mph and so full calf raises every step and I have huge calves. Been doing that my whole life.

[@lorenzh770]

@@spydergs07 so you're cooling down for one hour?

[@spydergs07]

@@lorenzh770 I'll slow down and go slow or rest. I don't set exact times and stuff. I just do my calf raises slowly and rest when I want.

[@shayorshayorshayor]

@@lorenzh770 HAHAHHAHAHAHA. Good catch on the 🧢

[@hankfowler8194]

Great science. That explains so much about calves and the achilles tendon. Thanks Jeff.

[@bikerbeliever8169]

dude jessie is getting in good shape, i can see an improvement in his progress big time actually. I hadnt watched in awhile and came back to see what new content you got, and he has come a long way for sure.

[@sunriseboy4837]

Thanks, Jeff. Always excellent, effective tuition.

[@tjbay13]

Ive been doing these kinds of focused, methodical calf raises 3x a week for the past 4 or 5 months now. Ive eliminated momentum and the "bounce". Best calf gains Ive ever gotten. I rode a bike for years, hiked for years did all kinds of raises and plyo jump routines... none of it really grew my calves like this does.

[@SETheG]

really? do you reccomend doing these?

[@seanipher]

I have been doing these kind of calf raises for years and they definitely do the trick (and burn)! I usually do 4x15 each leg, body weight, with no rest in between sets. Typically I finish my work outs with these.

[@FAITHRESTORED.]

Please tell me they build them? I'm getting trimmed down for summer and need to catch up from a year of lacking my legs

[@alonsobuenrostro7211]

I've been waiting for this ! Thank you jeff

[@kerryhoward5523]

Thanks doc. That's what i have been waiting for.

[@mtshwanelo]

I'm going to try all these everyday starting from today

[@yashkotak3423]

Jeff: How to get bigger calves. Jeff tomorrow: How Having bigger calves is killing your Quad gains😈

[@cloudy-head]

😂

[@aayaanahmed7270]

My weekly YouTubing is simply NOTTT complete until I've watched one of Jeffs videos, been through thick and thin with your channel Jeff, stay well and thanks for these beneficial vids!!

[@EdoTensai947]

Jeff u inspire me to improve my life style, your videos are full with high quality content and I really enjoy it. Ty

[@nmartin5551]

I am a “calf” by genetics, but more “calf not” thanks to age and injury (nerve damage l5/S1 on right, inner gastroc tear on left). I’m looking forward to improving what I have left with this. Thanks Jeff and Jesse!

[@silent_anon404]

I'm in a similar boat, have nerve compressed in hip plexus which has caused denervation of my gastroc. How are your results so far, if I may ask?

[@dontfuckwiththewhat]

I don't understand why some people word it so difficult. If you want us to read, why not keep it simple and understandable?

[@user-qk2hn4ts4j]

Damn Jessy has become a beast. I thought it was someone else before he shown his face.

[@silvamorphisphaeble7863]

Beastly Jesse❗️

[@davidalexsandermoreno5532]

Athlean X is so professional and insightful!

[@flavforpar]

Every single one of your videos is full of great information!!!

[@jerdasaurusrex557]

I find applying Jeff's advice to "train like an athlete" to work my calves pretty good even when I'm not directly training my calves. I do most of my exercise on my feet. My calves do a lot of work digging myself into the floor.

[@seany32]

Jessie is proof natty lifters take a good couple years for good results , well done 💪💪

[@harshitsingh4405]

Finally!! We have a video on calf🔥. Thanks Jeff

[@voltaireacosta9687]

Jeff, you really know what muscles I need to grow! Thank you!

[@powhatenpancake]

I’ve been doing this for ages. It’s clutch! Slow, control, strong squeeze! Also pause on the way up and down. Smooth starts and finishes!

[@zachsingh1]

I feel this exercise more where my leg joint bends behind the knee! Am I doing something wrong

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Your calf muscles propel you forward with every single step, they absorb load with each impact and they support the rest of your lower limb and body. By increasing your calf strength you will: Become faster. Be able to run for longer.👍

[@mandyy77]

thanks

[@koalamama2]

Like Saitama >__

[@apeman6059]

Facts Daily Dose also more vertical jump 👍

[@rickyfitness252]

It's an AI chat bot

[@user-wt2kt7vl8r]

every exercise or advice from jeff is very helpful ..

[@mdmudasir6817]

Jess physique is improving day by day huh Thanks Jeff I have been following you since three years,All of your excersize works out well and I've got good results... Excellent Jeff !!!

[@mahipmayank]

Took me a minute to notice Jessie just standing there weirdly throughout the intro 😂

[@infinitii111]

Must be that camo top

[@ndi5670]

And rockin the MARVEL socks.

[@xpbatmanqx5535]

@@infinitii111 that made laugh way more than it should 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dcDreambuilder]

Yes! I was just thinking about how to grow my calves.

[@shinnok4941]

Thanks, Jeff&Jessie.

[@zenchestnuts]

I'm home training now with bands. This is going to work a treat for me. Thanks Jeff for this.

[@NormanKonstantin]

Biggest problem is when ppl neglect training their calves altogether and then blames it on genetics. You can stil grow them to a certain extent but genetics will still punch you where you are defenseless.

[@greenwfa1983bk]

One area where I’m really good at but I think it has a lot to do with running and soccer hahaha

[@NikA-wr6px]

@@greenwfa1983bk show me someone that sprints alot that has small calves or non ripped calves

[@greenwfa1983bk]

@@NikA-wr6px Take a look at Oscar Dela Joya was boxing since a child so he’s great at it well I’m not a Mexican kids play soccer as a child force to run grew big legs before anything else but that’s just my opinion on KZbin videos it doesn’t fucking really matter

[@gatoryak7332]

@@greenwfa1983bk My calves grew simply by mountain biking every other nice-weather day.

[@NikA-wr6px]

@@gatoryak7332 calves grow with huge loads and constant work. mine grew 2 inches from starting my current job lifting and walking sometimes running with 20kgs all day

[@rodgerknight9646]

HI Jeff: Enjoy your KZbin lessons and advice - one thought about your calf routine shown in this video. Going below the horizontal on calf raises will stretch the achilles tendon as you have mentioned but I also believe this type of repetitive stretching can lead to inflammation of that tendon sometimes referred to as heal spurs. Any thoughts on that ? - Rodger - Toronto Canada

[@thomasvick7784]

I got this from this exercise and had to stop, now just do them on flat ground.

[@fastted9390]

I agree - full range of motion is the key while coupled with SLOW burns.

[@Kingtyrell08]

My first time watching your video since 2018. Jesse been putting in that work!!

[@francisdraegerjr.5784]

When Jeff Cavalier runs the mile, he runs it just like everyone else. Then he runs 4 laps clockwise, to prevent muscle imbalances.

[@harshalparab95]

I like how Jesse is wearing captain America pictured socks. 😆🇺🇸

[@reasonableguy9090]

And free advertising for Nike Metcons? 😉

[@PastorGooch]

Oh yeah? Does that make you moist?

[@awesome5fire761]

@@PastorGooch it does

[@maxdecphoenix]

i don't. Infact i think in that get up he looks like a douche bag. Adult man wearing kids socks...

[@whiskych1030]

this is one of the best calves video I've seen so far

[@mariopatlan9595]

Definitely showing Charlie some love

[@nassar2156]

I know I’ve made it when I already do these at the gym. Thanks Jeff for all that you do

[@TAURON85]

Jesse I believe is a hardgainer, but have reached new heights, which is very impressive. I'm looking forward to seeing how this is gonna turn out and rooting for him to grow those teardrops big as possible! Do your best to get him there, Jeff!

[@dbarlotta]

Looking forward to following your advice, thank you.

[@Future_looksbright]

Definitely going to incorporate these. Daily discipline is the challenge. I was born w club feet and wore cast for several years so my calf’s do not match the rest of my body which developed normally and is symmetrical aside from this issue. The takeaway is don’t bounce… I’ve don’t a few of these just now and huge difference. I always bounced or did jump rope prior to this. THANKS!!

[@amanrehman8281]

JEFF, STRONGER LOWER BACK IN 22 DAYS PLEASE!!

[@roufeyel7866]

YESS PLS

[@sinovuyobusakwe1001]

He does have a video on how to get a strong lower back. It's titledb "How to get a strong lower back. Do this every day" So I guess that should be an equivalent to the "get strong lower back in 22 days" 🤷

[@amanrehman8281]

@@sinovuyobusakwe1001 hey thanks man! Yes I understand but I was really hoping for something for intensive and varied like the other 22 days videos. Cuz this thing is really holding me back in my workouts.

[@amanrehman8281]

@Subtle Energy at home...

[@masteryoda6568]

"Count the reps or make the reps Count " Love that quote

[@bryanhernandez582]

Love Jessie’s transformation I started watching you in 2016

[@hbfitnesslife3083]

My Calves needed a big push and this video is here to help. Thanks a lot.

[@Centerpieceofmind]

For all of us calve-nots. The struggle is real.. This is my new daily go-to. Thanks.

[@DeathByPancake7]

Any luck?

[@ChelseablueDS]

@@DeathByPancake7 not for me, my Achilles tendon takes up 3/4 of my leg from heel to knee and working them calves every 2 days aren't really helping.

[@DeathByPancake7]

@@ChelseablueDS same. It’s embarrassing for me.

[@bfresh6025]

How has it been?

[@whoissam03]

Has Jeff ever showed us how to train the tibialis anterior?? I’ve been watching Jeff for over 5 years and I don’t think he has. Either way it’s also important to train the front!

[@alecmarsden7638]

Good point, well made 👏

[@honey.nut.qu33rio]

He does mention strengthening the "anterior tib" in his "Fix Bad Posture" video with banded toe pulls! But I can't think of any other off the top of my head.

[@whoissam03]

@@honey.nut.qu33rio oh yes I remember

[@1SunScope]

KneesOverToesGuy is the specialist in that area.

[@zGJungle]

My tibialis muscle is quite huge, I think it's from 2 decades of mountain biking, when you descend you drop your heels below the pedal axle line and are basically flexing your foot up and down to match the undulations in terrain, and hold your body weight with no rest for huge peroids of time. My tib muscle is so much more impressive than my calfs haha.

[@GarageGear]

Great tips guys!

[@megasrd123]

Awesome advice Jeff been struggling to get my calves to a decent size

[@edwinjavier4614]

Workout: 3x10 standing calf raises on high platform. Only 10 reps because you need to use heavy weights.

[@mja0182]

This is what I do for my achilles surgery rehab, everyday! I go very very slow on the eccentric movement. It's helping break up the scar tissue for me as well. Still not quite there but about 75% after a little more than a year since my surgery.

[@denzilarthur3401]

Very enlightening. Definitely trying this

[@feistygirl75]

Looking forward to the follow-up!

[@StreetWorkout]

Gonna try this out!

[@w.parkermarks3790]

Me: searches how to get big calves Genetics: You’re not that guy, Pal

[@oa2621]

LOL

[@robc7484]

Hahaha 😆

[@Edward-ho2bm]

yep

[@mssms8930]

Just when you thought hes taught you everything, the man develops a totally new exercise. Jeff you bloody genius.

[@hansgraubard83]

Waiting on the continuation of the best series!

[@mats7973]

Been doing this exercise almost every day for 7 months now. My left calf went from 36.5cm to 37.3cm. My right calf went from 38.0cm to 38.5cm. Unfortunately barely any progress and I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I won't give up and I'll keep going!

[@SETheG]

Increase weight maybe?

[@mats7973]

@@SETheG I can only do around 10 reps on each leg for 3 sets, so I'm not sure if that's effective as I'll be able to do even less reps

[@SETheG]

@@mats7973 Jeff said once you can do 10 increase the weight, go for 5 kg weight and keep doing

[@kermitfrog593]

maybe overtraining?

[@mats7973]

@@SETheG I'm currently using 5kg weights to increase the intensity. I'm also doing them only 2-3 times a week to get more recovery time. The progress has been about the same, the left calf is currently at 38.1cm and the right calf is at 39.1cm

[@navers87]

I would say also jump rope regularly. Calves naturally get much stronger, and your gains on calf raises will be significant. It's a painful journey, but very valuable in the end!

[@saschaz483]

as always - solid advice! that's how you train calve muscles.

[@miket6180]

Thanks for the tip. I'll try it out today.

[@waalex11]

#Question *Tips on how to fix unstraight feet that aren't pointing forward?*

[@tobz14]

Tip for growing calves. Train it before every gym session that isn't a leg day. Slow and concentrated reps like this with consistent training yields massive gains.

[@andrewsharman5821]

Thanks Jeff really helpful -had Achilles injury and need to build calf strength

[@danalaniz7314]

Thanks for the great scientific explanation and specific instructions on how to do the exercise correctly instead of just showing the exercise.

[@arunavsharma5277]

Jeff is the type of guy who watches Netflix and Prime equally to balance the sources of his content consumption.

[@NoName-gt4fm]

Hi Jeff, can you do a video on full body static stretching, including mobility. Of course you can find anything on the internet, but I'd like to see this video from you as a physical therapist. Thanks for your cool videos :)

[@leoneugene7456]

One of the best calves work out that works! Thank always...

[@ziaurrahmanutube]

very useful to know why you should go slowly . Thanks Jeff

[@Zeroleon]

Long story short: One leg at a time, full ROM, no bouncing, lot's of TUT meaning slow reps.

[@ITzMyDaDy]

I did this every day for 2 months and litteraly nothing happened. Also i thought you said you would do another video of the results with Jesse? Still not seen that…

[@stepbystepgaming5602]

Thanks AthLean-X I going to start using this exercise in my workout routine I've been trying like crazy and failing to build my calf muscles up because I'm honestly trying to bulk up my overall muscle mass for my body.

[@J.cartier00]

Did it work bro?

[@theanarthadocs543]

Have you been reading my mind Jeff? I was thinking about this yesterday and here we have it today. Thanks so much. Let's do this for a month.