This Is Why Your Calves Won’t Grow

Do you struggle with growing your calves? In this short I'll reveal a new study on calf training that will change the way you do calf raises forever. Find out the technique that led to twice as much growth in just 8 weeks! Here's the full study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37015...

[@danielbazzy]

“Neither group grew their calves much at all” is real af 😂

[@user-du4kz3jo8u]

literal pain

[@positivelynegative9149]

As a person who has naturally blessed calves, I don't get it. 🤷‍♂️ 😁

[@bloodaggie859]

​@@positivelynegative9149 same here 🌚

[@randommundoplayer]

​@@positivelynegative9149if they are naturally big, you dont grow them much, eh?

[@shih-yaotu1153]

I was expecting that stretched partials are more effective than only doing the top half, but the fact that full ROM also sucks blew my mind.

[@marccox3489]

Wrong. It’s because I don’t train them.

[@johnmathewrosario4140]

😂

[@justincarreras7753]

Lol

[@Tommy2P]

Lmao

[@Dc5goose]

FACTS

[@Shomethescripture]

On a serious note my calf’s have triceps from doing leg press using only my tiptoes and slow squats with lighter weights. I don’t do these cuz there a waist of time

[@minnthukha5957]

Man I wished I saw this short earlier this day. I just hit legs and goona have to wait until my next leg day which is in about like 30 years to try this

[@SPZ909]

If you want big calves you need to train them way more often than you do legs. Calves should be hit 3 times a week minimum if you want to see proper growth. It’s funny how people don’t understand this but want big calves.

[@TwitchCronos100]

@@SPZ909 Legs 3 days a week? Naaaah, im going stick legs

[@ummlfmfr]

@@TwitchCronos100you can do full body 5 x a week with doing ncline walking for about 30m after workout and sunday have carido 45m-1h of jog than saturday rest and hydrate a lot, and just repeat

[@bakhytgul4457]

Lol, same here 😂

[@Mmoll1990]

​@@TwitchCronos100I train different muscle groups in my legs every workout. Leg day is awesome; don't skip it!

[@bp-lw9hm]

It's great that you posted a link to the article about the research!

[@Ariella-yp4ez]

Didn’t get e any likes either

[@HarrisonMartinson]

Aren't links automatically removed by youtube?

[@stroffello9598]

And the 4th group all became dad's. This group saw a 150% growth in their calves despite not working out, for some reason.

[@Alex-bf9wf]

Nope

[@CobGobblin69]

nah its true, they gain a bear gut then gain the calfs to support it

[@CobGobblin69]

calves

[@Versace117]

Nope. 4 kids and still no calves

[@susanwojcickisnicetwin]

But 250% growth overall. It takes years in a mass gaining phase.

[@pauljoseph3081]

At least we don't need a part 2 or 3 to see the 3rd option. Much respect!

[@griffinshorts785]

Fr! I was 100% expecting that

[@a.j.9727]

Someone send this video to Austin Dunham!

[@pauljoseph3081]

@@griffinshorts785 they're really annoying

[@Romans116_-2]

😂 Jeff Nippard is a real real G

[@joobdoobn]

I will never sub to a channel that splits into parts

[@Katyaxadagio]

I’m a female that has been on an on and off weightlifting journey for the past two years and I just want to say thank you so much for your channel and all of your information that you’re sharing. I have spent countless hours studying your videos to apply for myself to avoid Injury and to use proper form and range of motion Tysm for giving us the information and knowledge to apply to ourselves so we can truly reach our goals. I don’t have the money for personal trainer, but with your help I have my mind to be able to get me Where I would like to be

[@minnymoon1360]

That last stretch feels so damn good

[@dogwithoutw]

The most worthwhile thing I have ever done is not skipping this video.

[@T.R.E.D.]

You need to get out more.

[@Thebluemenacex]

@@T.R.E.D.you need to not take everything on the internet literally

[@T.R.E.D.]

@@Thebluemenacex let your boyfriend fight his own battles sally

[@Thebluemenacex]

@@T.R.E.D. u mad asl🤣🤣🤣

[@T.R.E.D.]

@@Thebluemenacex what does American Sign Language have to do with anything 😂 silly 🪿

[@Andrew-xv6nn]

This actually makes sense because it simulates walking up hill. No one is on their toes walking up hill.

[@ionbarari7202]

Lots and lots of walking uphill will build nice calves, the bigger the belly - the bigger the calves😅

[@jameswaterhouse-brown6646]

True

[@catoniner]

i do but i’m autistic

[@cosmicfails2053]

​@@catoniner was legit about to say the same thing!

[@DannyKay.]

Unless you walk naturally like an animal

[@rileyswift4149]

Finally a study I can get behind

[@selsabilbld5048]

The video editing is top tier

[@Woah_Yeah]

NileRed as a gymbro is something I never thought I'd encounter. Lmao

[@lokisene7277]

SHUT UP! Now I can't stop hearing NileRed!

[@poopybuttwiththediarrhea]

​@@lokisene7277today, we're going to be testing how to excersize the calves most efficiently.

[@dyscea]

Talk about short term memory. I really did rewatch who the voice was 🤣

[@LuluClimbs]

Omggggg

[@jayylad38]

he's even canadian too 😭

[@Mxgalodonn]

Tbf in everyday life, calves are always being used but they’re rarely ever stretched, which makes this vid make sense

[@motalkbadazs]

the nba has entered the conversation

[@dommysprite3771]

​@@motalkbadazsright because the NBA would count as normal people in everyday life how dumb can you be💀

[@nevin8604]

Lol, NBA players have thin calves, which is because calf size doesn't actually mean much for sports, it's the tendon that matters, especially with plyometrics@@motalkbadazs

[@Luebbe90]

Full ROM includes the stretch, so why not same results? It's more about beeing able to do more reps this way = more growth Also, have you ever driven a car? It stretches the calves so hard, that I always get pain if I drive too long. This is because when the calves are stretched, the opposite muscle in the shinbone contracts, resulting in pain if it contracts for too long

[@mattcary8075]

are calves ever used?

[@UltimateWaifuXD]

These guys never miss leg day.

[@hargirdThere]

"i want to grow my calves" "ill just focus on where the calves are"

[@oggaboogerz369]

I hust herd my sister say "your feet have balls?" 😂

[@NeuKrofta]

That is such a little sister thing to say, haha

[@darkphoenixgaming8253]

LMAO

[@petergeramin7195]

How old is she

[@Messup7654]

@@petergeramin7195woah drake calm down😂

[@MrRayz]

😂😂😂

[@jairgomes3578]

you should make this a series for other exercises as well

[@botcherbutcher7608]

I second this. We have to have some more actual studies when it comes to full ROM n stuff

[@elllllabbbb]

@@botcherbutcher7608Jeremy does these types of videos

[@antweeezzyyyantop6743]

@@botcherbutcher7608there’s no need. Plenty of studies exist and point to the fact that EVERY muscle group benefits more from being stretched under load. So basically every time you workout try and find a movement that stretches your muscle at the bottom end and go slow on the stretched part of the movement.

[@biskitz86913]

It would find the same results probably. That the fully stretched position is where most of the stress/gains are found

[@Justabovethetop]

What kind of shoes are those?

[@ElendilSociety]

I was just waiting for him to say “bare-bell” 😂

[@nicholasrandell2310]

Gotta love it when a friend from high school shows up in your Shorts Feed!

[@eyoutube1]

Didnt have to create a 10 min video for this bit of info. Legend 🙏

[@Kavaitsu]

Jeff's the best

[@platinummad4701]

But what if I like just listening to him talking.

[@danieljames6240]

Lengthened partials matches all the other studies too seems to be the best way to train

[@lawrencetrujillo7365]

Yes they think it’s because in the lengthened position the muscle has the most mechanical tension.

[@FriarJoe66]

I don’t understand the terminology, is that something different than what the video shows?

[@neil666akashikamaru]

@@FriarJoe66no I believe it’s the position in which the muscles were stretched the most in the video.

[@fpsoccer9791]

​@@FriarJoe66"Lengthened Partials" I'd assume it means partial reps where the muscle stays in a lengthened position.

[@rastaraptor6619]

@@lawrencetrujillo7365 There are some muscles that have greater leverage in shorter positions though, like the lats, that you could theorise would benefit from shortened partials.

[@DJSparky252]

Man my achilles hurt just watching that lol

[@aviationaboveall]

Why is bro soundin like nile red 💀😭😭

[@JosiasBernal]

I do this and I don't have calves anymore. I have bulls

[@ysq724y]

Those baby cows grew right up

[@yusufjawaid]

This works? Ong?

[@joaquin67]

I say this joke all the time and it never gets any laughs. I’m glad some of us find it funny 🥲

[@acekrstevs]

You serious?

[@JosiasBernal]

@@acekrstevs not. but I trust and they are growing at their own pace

[@TokyoJuul8008]

Ego: Nerd Jeff Super Ego: Influencer Jeff ID: Bro Jeff

[@Han-nk3io]

Cogito ergo sum i think there for i lift.

[@entelektuel.yolculuk]

​​@@Han-nk3io😂😂😂 no. It should more be like: I think, therefore I establish mind-muscle connection.

[@TheShatOn]

Not the Sigmund Freud 💀

[@yaboipalps8628]

Whatd you get on the AP Exam

[@form825]

@@yaboipalps8628It comes out on July 8th

[@Sypherpkontop-fj4vv]

I just left the gym after legs and see this

[@alekx6145]

It’s so validating finding out I was doing the best method by pure coincidence

[@T1mmy05]

Since all the recent studies showing the benefits of straining in the stretched position, I've been doing exactly this with my calves for the past months. And now my calves are finally growing. I'm also able to destroy my calves way easier and get insane pumps. Something I almost never felt when I focussed on full range of motion because I always stopped when I wasn't able to do the upper part anymore. Now I stop when I can''t move or handle the pain anymore, which is way more stress on my calves

[@matyaskvapil7674]

gj brother

[@1uplink169]

Careful not to tax your Achilles tendon

[@adipadi9350]

​@@1uplink169If you are talking about testing the achilles tendon, could you teach me about it?

[@angel2o]

Why dont do full range and then partials?

[@T1mmy05]

@angel2o Sometimes I do start with full range, but overall it feels to me like it doesn't matter. You will just do more at the bottom if you didn't do any full range. I also start counting my reps from the point it really starts to hurt. From that point on I count 20 reps, no matter the pain. If your still able to move after these 20 add 10 more. The last 10 reps you will only be able to move an inch or less and should be wondering if your going to shit your pants or start crying. Do this for 3 sets and your calves will have the best pump of their lifetime

[@polartuba575]

This method would actually help my foot pain from calf raises. Thanks!😊

[@mpclepto182]

This method GAVE me foot pain. I used to do calve raises in the squat rack after squatting with a 45lb plate flipped over. Well, as I have a home gym in the bar, I was doing this with about 5 degrees one cold winter day and heard a pop from my foot. That turned into 3 years of a big old lump on the bottom of my foot that hasn't gone away. It hurts sometimes after really long runs, but not bad enough to get it fixed. I'd like to get it fixed, but the state of the medical system leaves me wanting to interact with doctors as little as possible these days. Life lesson, just go ruck, your calves will get way bigger than doing raises.

[@polartuba575]

@@mpclepto182 interesting. I will take that into consideration

[@zage932]

​@@mpclepto182 interact with those doctors. You may never know what happened to your foot and they're qualified in this field. I'd rather have an awful experience than to bite the bullet and stop doing what I love.

[@hesacrease]

This is really good advice. Stayed in the bottom half the last few sessions and the mind muscle connection enhanced greatly.

[@alexanderwerewolf3978]

Valuable informations, short and clear. Thanks 👍

[@lIIlllIIllIII]

Thats weird, I don't see a bench and barbell?

[@Anonymous-lt1wi]

😂

[@bobdarrick2628]

Smith machine calf raises aren’t needed

[@bobdarrick2628]

(Also I know u were talking about bench press…)

[@archturusdeydas3989]

My favorite calf exercise is bench press

[@mikehuff9793]

@@archturusdeydas3989I like to switch it up and do decline bench for calves. Really shock em. They never see it coming

[@x_Artius_x]

I legit didn’t realize nerd Jeff was Jeff himself. I thought it was his brother or something lmaooo

[@dogukan463]

Its his brother, his name is Bro Jeff

[@aperson6291]

It’s his cousin, Neff Jippard.

[@chelseyt7091]

No, it's actually his boyfriend...

[@leafyguy2039]

Keep buildin these calves big guy

[@andrub792]

Thats how I've been doing it for years, it feels way better and you can feel it work too

[@cya5983]

Kitchen staff working 4-5 doubles a week: “Pathetic.”

[@Sleepy7666]

The accuracy. 😂 #justchefthings

[@dagon-cw7mc]

Absolutely

[@knife0party]

I must have missed out on the free calves when I worked in the kitchen

[@high-captain-BaLrog]

Kitchen staff can't lift, run or even do their jobs at an acceptable level of competent proficiency.

[@dagon-cw7mc]

@@high-captain-BaLrog lol so true! Most kitchens are full of degenerates- with enormous calves and forearms.

[@SpeakTruthFirst]

Not the violin 🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesmalouf4034]

Rucking has always been my favorite calf exercise

[@BigStankyFish]

Ohhhhhhhhhh so standing on the curb and doing an idle animation like this is exactly why my calves are the way they are.

[@lifehack1166]

How not to like this guy direct to the point simple yet so much explained

[@stunnaman9]

I heard he's a douche in real life. And he complicates things so much and is small

[@gymnastic8428]

Do basically a long length partial

[@davidwave4]

That’s the hot new answer to everything, isn’t it 😂

[@fumarc4501]

Clever. I was curious about this one summer and tried this myself. Cannot believe I didn’t think to try it the other way.

[@JM-wt4bf]

Honestly after running around on the hockey field like a mad loon, that third option stretch just hits different, sooooo good.

[@ultimategaming4265]

‘Smirks in being fat’ “That’s cute.”

[@alclay8689]

Put the chips down

[@naomigwolfe8112]

😢 what? I didn't get that update

[@Jamescanon-ek6ho]

lol you’re fat

[@tito3640]

Bros acting like being obese is a good thing🗿fix yourself before you crash out

[@user-my5bx3mc5q]

@@tito3640 He is talking about the fact that when you are obese, but still walking, you get fuckhuge claves. And they stay after loosing weight.

[@hisham77]

If you care about athleticism, it’s useful to power out of the bottom position explosively into a full ROM. If you don’t care about athleticism and only care about size, this is good advice.

[@B05SxBrennan]

What athletic application does that have in your opinion? Wouldn't simply jumping have the best athletic carryover? Genuine question, not trying to start an argument.

[@Antonio_Serdar]

Dude, nobody going to the gym and doing calf raises cares about athleticism...when I say nobody I mean

[@ictogon]

​@@B05SxBrennan Calf raises are great for uphill running and preventing achilles injuries. You can't load your calves too hard with plyo or you will probably injure yourself

[@BBpaintball]

​@@B05SxBrennan calf raises are good for applications that require a second burst or quick twitch after your initial movement in sports. Soccer, basketball, football, ping pong, volleyball or tennis all require a change of direction or a second lunge in the original trajectory. One or 2 legged cardio Jumping accomplishes this as well, but this is an alternative that stresses the knees less and extra weight can be added. I would do one on cardio day and the other on leg day.

[@rupin]

Full rom definitely helps with muay thai

[@wokeamerica142]

Man i miss having a gym with a calve raise machine

[@plusrunning]

I've trained like that for years, never thought of the benefits like that, I just like the stretch it gives lol

[@amapparatistkwabena]

Yeah, I needed this right now. Was about ready to simply swear off of shorts.

[@PursuingValhalla]

You need to take enhancements

[@marvira]

You gotta take 200mg of steroid per day to have sustainable calves growth

[@zage932]

Smaller calves mean you don't work out as much or it means that your tendons are long. Longer tendons=bigger bounce like a spring. Just do full range, it's better for you.

[@RobbieMbulo]

New Fear Unlocked: Feet have balls.

[@RobRocks01]

And your skull has a stone inside

[@azmuni234]

No need to be so agressive towards a joke lol​@@RobRocks01

[@marcosguillen6511]

Hahaha 🤣

[@JayAcez]

@@RobRocks01LMAOOO that was the funniest thing I’ve seen all day

[@biko9824]

Username checks out... you must be familiar with that whole stone situation ​@@RobRocks01

[@EVILBUNNY28]

That last way is always how I’ve done my calves. I didn’t even think to do the other 2 ways, I just love the feeling of stretching my calves out

[@alexreid1173]

Interesting. This is the exercise I did in physical therapy after breaking my ankle.

[@user-wz1uy1yz2h]

Great for hypertrophy. I’d probably include some full ROM stuff just so I don’t compromise athletic performance or tendon stiffness/resilience. I wonder if we’ll see some increase in Achilles tears if people exclusively train using this modality.

[@limjustajokel6269]

This is my exact fear. That's why I normally only trained the top half/a little bit down but never dipping crazy far.

[@IndepenisDay]

Full ROM all day, to think this study has all the info we need to know to grow big calves is not true. Does not test to see if it remains the same effectiveness over time. And what effect does half reps have on performance/tendons? No thanks

[@ictogon]

For sure. What's the point of big calves if you can't run up a mountain

[@Zeminix]

Read my mind. I understand that most people are focused on aesthetics, but to only care about aesthetics is just idiotic. A developed, able, and healthy body is an appealing body. What's the point in having muscle mass if you can't even use it properly/well?

[@davidkosiba624]

Exactly why I will prob stay with the usual calf raise , I don't want to risk a tendon tear thanks lol , that minimal calf gain you would get is not worth it

[@josephbaker5494]

I like how he brings the science with the workout.

[@skyejacques]

That's what the first PT I met at my gym told me, he gave me a free session bless him. I need to do calf exercises more than i do,

[@user-co7cb2ns7j]

Definitely started using this technique with donkey calf raises, definitely feel the mind and body connection.

[@Wiisporter]

They don't grow because none of us actually hit legs, we just say we do

[@GamingLeguan]

speak for urself noob

[@RoxTakes]

Shhh. We don't talk about that man

[@oversteer_9339]

I did this yesterday and I finally felt that burn i was looking for. Its legit. Good stuff

[@pratyush814]

when your short friend cushion says “when I was little”

[@Timod-wm1xn]

I love these shorts. Straight to the point, no bullshit, all information included and something new you learn 🤝

[@nashorngamingtm7711]

That dude face in the beginning got me💀

[@77dead]

Random dad that goes on hikes has all body builders beat

[@AnglerAdventure77]

Rollerblading will develop your calf like crazy.

[@r4zorex359]

Everyone gangsta until you tear your calf and it rolls up your leg

[@nahometesfay1112]

I was never gangsta now I'm too scared or ripping my calf muscles to walk. Thanks!

[@bbyjes]

i’m scared of tearing any muscle with any amount of weight after watching vids of it and it really holds me back in the gym ngl LMAO

[@outrage20]

If you have a job that requires you to be on your feet, your on your calves 24/7, even then just in order to walk anywhere. Your calves are a lot stronger then you think, and takes a lot more weight then you’d think to tear your calves. You would have to be put in a stupidly awkward position with a shit ton of weight added while in a flexed position of the calves to do any real harm. These aren’t like your biceps, they are used constantly, there for have a lot more tendon strength.

[@E4create]

Facts just go less weight more reps to failure

[@heehoopeanut420]

you just made me tense up and laugh out loud at the same time bc ew but also that's hilarious the way you described it😂

[@naufalafdal1432]

What shoes are those? They look so comfortable👀

[@jessicak6412]

Notorious Lift. They are the best, I have 3 pairs , all from diff generation styles. they all are great

[@user-ys7go1tf6t]

@@jessicak6412thank youu

[@naufalafdal1432]

@@jessicak6412 thanks!

[@stilmesamejamese1]

Do raises in a seated position as well, this helps a lot

[@IHTCAU]

he sounds like nile red and looks like linus tech tips

[@PoppyPitts-vm3jx]

Love your style, keep rocking it!

[@thinkbuilder1780]

From what I learned from recent Dr.Mike's videos is that staying in a stretched position of a pain scale of 7-8 for a total of 60 minutes everyday will grow calves the most.

[@Mrbobcat7]

Yeah it probably will, but who has time for that if you have a full time job not to mention I wonder how sore they will be to be able to walk around.

[@hungrytroodontid]

I just watched that video. xD

[@Softw4re]

60 MINUTES

[@Happypheat]

the third exercise is what I was trained to do when I got into horseback riding to keep my heels down

[@mrigeshsingh5245]

The burn it created when I tried it was.... 💯🔥

[@joeyh3529]

Thanks Jeff! Great content! For some, Please note Make sure you don't miss out on training the top half of calf raises aka inner range. Inner range is crucial in function and in sport, e.g. jumping and walking, running. Important to train top range for those with Achilles tendinopathy or Achilles pain, especially insertional Achilles tendinopathy where pain is at the bottom portion of your Achilles, towards the heel. In this case, I would avoid doing the bottom range of calf raises e.g. not lowering beyond 90 degree. As this adds compressive load to Achilles tendon, which can worsen Achilles tendinopathy at initial stages of rehab. If you are starting out training your calf, I would suggest starting with focusing on full range first, especially top range first, then gradually build up load before trying this exercise. Add load slowly, as tendon don't like sudden increase in load, such as weekend warrior, or sudden spike in training before sports season. For an exercise suggestion, I really like Ebonie Rio exercise below. m.kzbin.infoV6Gt2aA3A6Y

[@williamkang1481]

Thanks so much for the input. I ruptured my Achilles 6 years ago and I’m still having issues with tightness in my other calf that compensates for my previously injured one. Would you emphasize only full ROM exercises for a time? I’ve tried throwing in eccentric exercises as well (body weight), but I’ve also done the weighted calf exercises as well.

[@Jsir1998]

this should have way more likes

[@ethanator9513]

Instructions unclear, I hit arms instead

[@mikjnomis]

Wow is this the beginning of a new Era of working out, which is maximizing stretch and just working out in that area

[@Stig69]

The Steve Cook method is still the best for me. Two movements, three supersets to failure, twice a week. Maybe combining it with this could be cool.

[@brycecarter1]

everyday i am more and more grateful for my calf genetics

[@ajnart_]

Who knew the most stretched position for that muscle would be the one showing the most growth

[@chloekrueger9497]

Stares at 15 years worth of calf muscle from ballet

[@DXLLA23]

didnt know my feet had balls

[@hoob1810]

Why bother training calves when you can just wear pants 😊

[@paololololol]

I exclusively wear kilts now

[@reactrandurtle603]

Bro it’s +34 or 100f here, wdym wear pants

[@MrSham3less]

I wear joggers beneath my jeans to make the legs look bigger

[@b4ux_]

​@@reactrandurtle603 Around 37 avg temp here and i only wear pants 💀

[@coo3ies266]

Good thing is that most people have good quad and hamstring genetics, grow those big enough and people won't even look at your calves

[@Termoz]

I have genetically pretty big calves so I couldn’t be more happy as I can just never train them for my entire life

[@MatthiasDrinksH20]

Same.

[@ishmeetsingh5672]

I was fat for the first 18 years of my life. I lost the weight but my calves became huge from moving my fat ass.

[@nightowl7620]

But training your muscles are mainly to make them strong, people that don’t train certain muscles have them weak.

[@asiamies9153]

Imagine your power if you combined good genetics and hard work

[@AutoSonic495]

i find it funny that i do this as a form of stimming and i never even knew until now why i have such defined calves

[@Abeuss]

My wife says you sound like “Nile red” .. the chemist here in KZbin. I agree, your vocal timbres are alike. Thanks for the calf tip, I’ll be using it.

[@teedee1167]

One calf is bigger than the other due to me tearing my achilles. Thanks for the tip on how to get my size back!

[@user-wz1uy1yz2h]

Be mindful that if you train exclusively like this it may compromise your Achilles capacity for work because of limiting the ROM you put it though.

[@teedee1167]

@@user-wz1uy1yz2h yeah I understand that. I’m using this method simply to defeat muscle atrophy. Thanks

[@ShinySephiroth1]

Would doing both full ROM *and* the bottom half technique stunt calf growth? I see utility for the full ROM for athletic purposes.

[@Michael-sz7lp]

As a former college kicker, we only did the bottom stretch portion.

[@_K_W]

Think I’m going to get back in the gym next week. It’s been since Covid that I step foot in one. I will go right back to skipping this workout without hesitation

[@HkFinn83]

‘Studies show training calves is a waste of time’ Got it

[@asiamies9153]

you got it wrong

[@PatriciaGill-m3o]

Love your videos. Very informative. Especially on the *“youll be stronger this way make sure…”*

[@adamrichter1143]

ok bot

[@xiaolong2840]

Speaker Legend calves hit diff

[@patrickskyrie]

Is Jeff rockin the zero drop barefoot shoes nowadays?

[@dionysusnow]

The more important question is why do you think you need big calves in the first place?

[@VladimirGitcherocksoff]

That's kinda what I was thinking. Calves are like endurance muscles. When does anyone really do any heavy lifting with their calves. If you think about what your calves do, it just doesn't make sense that calves would or should get big.

[@adeltonvox4270]

because it looks kinda cool, but yeah, shouldn't be much of a priority unless u have tiny calves compared to your thighs

[@AhaOk2398]

for these guys getting any body part as big as possible is the priority, I agree with you though

[@konstantinosstag6436]

Because in order to feel true happiness and success in life it is essential that you have big calves

[@J0k394]

This was my exact thought. I've always struggled to find fitting boots because my calves are too big and I don't even train my legs...

[@Vanessa-Exclusive_Content]

please train me and accompany me to the gym, I want to have a perfect body😢😢

[@jesselungren2463]

Dude, you & Drew Lynch look like doppelgängers!

[@kaylabowman2702]

The third method is something my physical therapist told me to do when i used to go to physical therapy for Achilles tendinitis

[@mralexasian9510]

I think you should still include a full rom set even if this study is true for the squeezeeee

[@gregorytgore]

he literally just told you that's not effective and you still want to do it anyway. People don't listen to science.

[@iggiboii]

Funny how I accidentally did the third version the entire time, trying to do the second one thinking that was better

[@NestorQuipildor-nt4fo]

And it worked??????

[@iggiboii]

@@NestorQuipildor-nt4fo eh, I haven’t been training that long so nothing crazy yet, but they are seeing some definition and growth for sure

[@markholmes5695]

Definitely true. I used to be slagged at the end of full rom on every exercise doing partial range to fry the muscle/squeeze anything/any rom out. It works

[@ChrisWaters-b3z]

FUll rom made my ankles impervious to twists.

[@-_-Riley.]

I don’t understand how that even makes sense physiologically, I’ll accept it but don’t understand it

[@raintomato5245]

i reckon its because you use your calves so much its easier to stimulate growth whenever your calf is stretched the whole time instead of part of the time, because they are so often contracted

[@Viking_Raven]

Because the maximum stored tension in the muscles is at the stretch. Similar to when you stretch a rubber band.

[@hadensnodgrass3472]

It has to do the mechanics of pivot and angle of the pull. Also, people walk all the time, but the extension of the heel below the toes is rarely used except for sprints/lunges (non-static weight). I imagine the growth is mostly due to full tension at maximum length, ie full length partials.

[@hatchetomahawk]

Being on the balls on the feet is also a far more natural movement so it makes sense that it suits our anatomy. It's like the isolation of the half rom with better functional strength.

[@valentinocozzi]

Don't worry, even scientists don't exactly know why this Is a thing