If your calves aren't growing, it's likely because you are making a common mistake. In fact, if you struggle to build muscle in general, suffering from slow or no growth at all, then you are going to want to see what mistakes you might be making - ruclips.net/video/330Ufcaj1zA/видео.html
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!
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.
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 It can be done, but for the sake of connective tissue and joint health, as well as performance, it’s probably best to not train them every single day, it’s likely better for most folks to train them every other day, approximately 3 - 5 days per week for those who are genuinely serious about pursuing new gains in size and strength. Even though they’re an extremely resilient muscle group (they need to be because of their function, they fight gravity to allow us to stand upright, if we didn’t have calves we wouldn’t be able to stand up and walk around) and they are much more easily able to recover and typically take less time to do so, they do still need rest like any other muscle group. These are also the reasons why it’s so difficult to grow your calves, it’s something of a double edged sword, them being as tough as they are so they can properly fill the role they play makes them highly resistant to damage, which makes training them hard enough to get them to grow and get stronger absurdly difficult for most of us. It’s often the case that we encounter Achilles tendonopathy and even rupture just as often as we do new growth if we don’t give them some rest, so be cautious if you’re planning to train them every single day. It’s probably best that you do so in 4 - 8 week blocks only a few times per year. The vast majority of the time, you should be having at least a day in between instances in which you work your calves, they’re tough, but they still need rest, just like anything else, even the abs. Our ab muscles are also a relatively small and highly damage resistant muscle group which often rapidly recovers for these very reasons, but they also require adequate time to recover.
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
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?
@@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
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!
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.
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.
for me i got crazy strength gains and then like definition but they grew max 1/2" . and then i stopped training them everyday cause people were like "overtraining!!" but now imback on it cause i want to go from 15" calves to 16". Im going to do calves everyday unless they are sore (ill listen to my body), and doing body weight raises at home, and then weighted at the gym so lots of sets every day. im not fucking around this time they have no choice but to grow im the boss
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.
@@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 RUclips 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.
@@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
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.
Here’s more you can add to what you’re doing ruclips.net/video/yxNCjiW24Gs/видео.html 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
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 😓
@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.
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. 👍
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!
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.
@@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!!!!
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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!!
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 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
This is the best explanation I’ve ever heard on why the calves could be limited in their growth. Jeff, I’m wondering why whenever I focus on working my calves and doing this exercise (I was taught it long ago but didn’t understand the science behind it that you explained so well) my calves cramp like crazy!!! I’m wondering if this muscle just really doesn’t get worked because the Achilles is absorbing all of the force all of the time. When I do go to work it, it’s like it buckles and cramps and can handle hardly anything. Any suggestions?
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.👍
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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.
@@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 RUclips videos it doesn’t fucking really matter
@@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
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!
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.
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.
Love seeing calf and forearm transformations. Idk y but something satisfying seeing really skinny guys build those muscles.. it's actually pretty cool seeing the body rebuild itself
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!
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 !!!
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.
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!
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" 🤷
@@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.
I honestly didn't recognize Jesse's body at first before he showed his face! He has made tremendous gains and I can't believe how far he has came! I love you guys 💪👏✌
HI Jeff: Enjoy your RUclips 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
That's smart as hell slowing down those calf raises. My calves are in good shape from years of doing furniture removal in hilly suburbs, but going to the gym now i'm gonna slow this action down more rather than banging them out quick.
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…
Always liked your training advise.I usually do high intensity calf raises in the morning and hill sprints in the after noon. People think I do calf exercise with weights but I don't.I do this Mondays to Friday Congrats to Fiji 7s team for winning the Gold medal in the Tokyo olmpics🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯
@@gankt It does mean putting extra effort on your quads, but at least some extent of knee-bending in calf-exercises helps your calves grow because you work the two muscles differently.
@@franzrazzetti You can still get some of the benefit of seated calf raise by standing knee-bend calf raises. It is like you can adjust degree of angles of incline bench press for getting different effect
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.
If your calves aren't growing, it's likely because you are making a common mistake. In fact, if you struggle to build muscle in general, suffering from slow or no growth at all, then you are going to want to see what mistakes you might be making - ruclips.net/video/330Ufcaj1zA/видео.html
Do you address growing the soleus in a different video? Thanks.
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!
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.
Is this just for single leg?
calves the kind of muscle that just burn on a whole different level
Lol there is a reason it's the most skipped muscle 😅 mans just dont bother "ITS GENETICS BRO "
And then getting cramps while playing football, basketball or american football cause you trained it yesterday
@@BLACKSTA361 ye i have good ones because i just play basketball lol
Facts bro. Its not that I hate doing them. Its the pain of walking 2-3 days after 😫
Facts! Mine were hurting the last 4 days with cramps here and there to remind me.
Not gonna lie Jeff has really helped Jesse get his physique waaaaay together.
Maybe so but Jesse put in the work for himself 👌🏾
Don't you mean the other way around?
@@Dilly9124 yep, that’s why he said Jeff only “helped”
@@AndrewPovio yep just making sure we don’t short change Jesse and his hard work
@@Dilly9124 we’re not, you’re the one who brought it up….
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!
Daily train your calves?
@@ailatads It can be done, but for the sake of connective tissue and joint health, as well as performance, it’s probably best to not train them every single day, it’s likely better for most folks to train them every other day, approximately 3 - 5 days per week for those who are genuinely serious about pursuing new gains in size and strength. Even though they’re an extremely resilient muscle group (they need to be because of their function, they fight gravity to allow us to stand upright, if we didn’t have calves we wouldn’t be able to stand up and walk around) and they are much more easily able to recover and typically take less time to do so, they do still need rest like any other muscle group.
These are also the reasons why it’s so difficult to grow your calves, it’s something of a double edged sword, them being as tough as they are so they can properly fill the role they play makes them highly resistant to damage, which makes training them hard enough to get them to grow and get stronger absurdly difficult for most of us.
It’s often the case that we encounter Achilles tendonopathy and even rupture just as often as we do new growth if we don’t give them some rest, so be cautious if you’re planning to train them every single day. It’s probably best that you do so in 4 - 8 week blocks only a few times per year. The vast majority of the time, you should be having at least a day in between instances in which you work your calves, they’re tough, but they still need rest, just like anything else, even the abs. Our ab muscles are also a relatively small and highly damage resistant muscle group which often rapidly recovers for these very reasons, but they also require adequate time to recover.
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!!!
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
Jesse is starting to look jacked now. Give that man a gummy bear.
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?
@@RedRumble14 1) visit medical specialist; 2) use tape; 3) use knee band; 4) use spotter
@@RedRumble14 You might also try the Knees Over Toes Guy, he probably has somthing that might help, and it will prevent you from future injuries.👍
@@RedRumble14 Look up "kneesovertoesguy"
@@livinglife9375 yea that
Jeff showcasing the proper standing stance for 4 minutes.
Underrated comment
yeah .. whats that lol!?
@@radezzientertainment501 staying in frame
he always does this. does he not know he can raise his tripod?
@@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
Jesse's socks are def killing his gains
With those pants aswell he looks like a shady phys ed teacher 🤣
Captain America 👍🏼🤣
those socks are killing any proper workout on a 1000 miles radius
Lol 😂 yes I thought that 😊😎👍
He wears them to make his calfs looks bigger lmao
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!
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.
really? do you reccomend doing these?
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.
It's been a year. How did you go?
Are you still working your calf muscles
Ok
YOU NEED TO REST YOUR MUSCLES FOR PROPER GROWTH
for me i got crazy strength gains and then like definition but they grew max 1/2" . and then i stopped training them everyday cause people were like "overtraining!!" but now imback on it cause i want to go from 15" calves to 16". Im going to do calves everyday unless they are sore (ill listen to my body), and doing body weight raises at home, and then weighted at the gym so lots of sets every day. im not fucking around this time they have no choice but to grow im the boss
“How to get bigger calves”
Genetics : We dont do that here buddy
Dont blame genetics for what u think u cant do
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
@@noodle4017 dont get all serious when its an obvious joke
He isn’t the champ anymore
@@brockfg Well I didnt know it intended to be a joke sorry
Everyone gangsta until you see Jeff holding a muscle marker in a glute workout video
@Muscleman8562 and hows that an accomplishment?
This comment is making me laugh uncontrollably right now
Not happening weirdos 🤣
@@Abbottude it will
@@Edward-ho2bm nah.
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.
“How to get bigger calves”
Genetics: You’re not that guy trust me you’re not that guy.
Play football/soccer
Absolutely 😅
@@alzheimersgaming6094 it'll get stronger sure...but not bigger
@@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 RUclips 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.
@@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
Jeff: How do you feel?
Jessie: Oh, it sucks!
🤣🤣🤣
3:06 onwards 😂
“Oh, it sucks? Good keep working at it…” 💯🏋️😎
I literally listened to the conversation at the same time I was reading this comment lol
" Good. " - Jocko
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.
@Lion Pro I’d love to…but I love near ocean plains.
Here’s more you can add to what you’re doing ruclips.net/video/yxNCjiW24Gs/видео.html
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
@@blindnagareboshi13 Its wanted and thanks, bro!!
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 😓
@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.
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🙏
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. 👍
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!
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?
I don't understand why some people word it so difficult. If you want us to read, why not keep it simple and understandable?
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.
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
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!
I feel this exercise more where my leg joint bends behind the knee! Am I doing something wrong
Jeff: “How’s this feel?”
Jesse: “Oh this Sucks!”
This was Hilarious 😆
Hilarious would be if Jesse ripped a fart in his face 🤣
Should be “oh this socks”
Yeah, i heard that but I didn't know that it was hilarious. Thanks for the heads-up. I'll start lol now.
@@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!!!!
lol, SURE DOES! But EMBRACE THE SUCK!
Keep the good job up Jeff..Following you from Egypt for more than 5 years now. Great coach💪👍
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.
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.
if you don't have a problem with small calves you don't need to do them
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
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 ;)
@@bliblablubb0712 ever heard of different target muscles?
@@bliblablubb0712 these are isolated exercises, you can do them anytime even while watching tv, its not the full workout
For all of us calve-nots. The struggle is real..
This is my new daily go-to. Thanks.
Any luck?
@@Yeiwbshjsks 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.
@@ChelseablueDS same. It’s embarrassing for me.
How has it been?
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.
this is one of the best calves video I've seen so far
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.
I'm going to try all these everyday starting from today
Damn Jessy has become a beast. I thought it was someone else before he shown his face.
Beastly Jesse❗️
My friend does calves raises everytime he walks and his calves are pretty built
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
@@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.
@@spydergs07 so you're cooling down for one hour?
@@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.
@@lorenzh770 HAHAHHAHAHAHA. Good catch on the 🧢
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!!
Just when you thought hes taught you everything, the man develops a totally new exercise. Jeff you bloody genius.
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!!
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!
Increase weight maybe?
@@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
@@mats7973 Jeff said once you can do 10 increase the weight, go for 5 kg weight and keep doing
maybe overtraining?
@@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
Jessie is proof natty lifters take a good couple years for good results , well done 💪💪
Just started going to the gym after doing no exercise for 15 years plus, finding the info useful to maximize my time in the gym as a beginner
This is the best explanation I’ve ever heard on why the calves could be limited in their growth. Jeff, I’m wondering why whenever I focus on working my calves and doing this exercise (I was taught it long ago but didn’t understand the science behind it that you explained so well) my calves cramp like crazy!!! I’m wondering if this muscle just really doesn’t get worked because the Achilles is absorbing all of the force all of the time. When I do go to work it, it’s like it buckles and cramps and can handle hardly anything. Any suggestions?
Jeff promotes balance just like Thanos.
Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.
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No sir, Thanos promotes balance just like Jeff
Jeff is... Inevitable.
... its funny cause Jesse is wearing Avenger socks
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.👍
thanks
Like Saitama >__
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Yes! I was just thinking about how to grow my calves.
I agree - full range of motion is the key while coupled with SLOW burns.
Athlean X is so professional and insightful!
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Today is leg day
Bruh
Not even this time. Only 5 secs
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Face pulls > calves 💯
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.
One area where I’m really good at but I think it has a lot to do with running and soccer hahaha
@@greenwfa1983bk show me someone that sprints alot that has small calves or non ripped calves
@@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 RUclips videos it doesn’t fucking really matter
@@greenwfa1983bk My calves grew simply by mountain biking every other nice-weather day.
@@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
Thank you so much I suffer from TCS (Tiny calf syndrome) and it has ruined my life and my family
Definitely showing Charlie some love
Great science. That explains so much about calves and the achilles tendon. Thanks Jeff.
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!
Good point, well made 👏
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.
@@honey.nut.qu33rio oh yes I remember
KneesOverToesGuy is the specialist in that area.
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.
Took me a minute to notice Jessie just standing there weirdly throughout the intro 😂
Must be that camo top
And rockin the MARVEL socks.
@@Cbvn2202 that made laugh way more than it should 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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.
Love seeing calf and forearm transformations. Idk y but something satisfying seeing really skinny guys build those muscles.. it's actually pretty cool seeing the body rebuild itself
Great demonstration. Definitely will implement in my calves workout!
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!
Jeff: How to get bigger calves.
Jeff tomorrow: How Having bigger calves is killing your Quad gains😈
😂
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 !!!
Literally checked a calves video yesterday and now there's a fresh video 😂😂👍👍
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.
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!
I know I’ve made it when I already do these at the gym. Thanks Jeff for all that you do
Thanks doc. That's what i have been waiting for.
Finally!! We have a video on calf🔥. Thanks Jeff
Workout:
3x10 standing calf raises on high platform. Only 10 reps because you need to use heavy weights.
I like how Jesse is wearing captain America pictured socks. 😆🇺🇸
And free advertising for Nike Metcons? 😉
Oh yeah? Does that make you moist?
@@PastorGooch it does
i don't. Infact i think in that get up he looks like a douche bag. Adult man wearing kids socks...
"Count the reps or make the reps Count "
Love that quote
My Calves needed a big push and this video is here to help. Thanks a lot.
These videos are so good that gets 0 dislikes, which is not easy! Jeff is not only a great trainer, but also a great speaker!
When Jeff Cavalier runs the mile, he runs it just like everyone else. Then he runs 4 laps clockwise, to prevent muscle imbalances.
JEFF, STRONGER LOWER BACK IN 22 DAYS PLEASE!!
YESS PLS
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" 🤷
@@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.
@Subtle Energy at home...
Me: searches how to get big calves
Genetics: You’re not that guy, Pal
LOL
Hahaha 😆
yep
Great tips guys!
I honestly didn't recognize Jesse's body at first before he showed his face! He has made tremendous gains and I can't believe how far he has came! I love you guys 💪👏✌
HI Jeff: Enjoy your RUclips 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
I got this from this exercise and had to stop, now just do them on flat ground.
Jeff is the type of guy who watches Netflix and Prime equally to balance the sources of his content consumption.
Gonna try this out!
That's smart as hell slowing down those calf raises.
My calves are in good shape from years of doing furniture removal in hilly suburbs, but going to the gym now i'm gonna slow this action down more rather than banging them out quick.
Every single one of your videos is full of great information!!!
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The most awaited one
Long story short: One leg at a time, full ROM, no bouncing, lot's of TUT meaning slow reps.
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…
Thanks for update
Always liked your training advise.I usually do high intensity calf raises in the morning and hill sprints in the after noon. People think I do calf exercise with weights but I don't.I do this Mondays to Friday
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I got stitches near my Achilles’ tendon and it’s been difficult to walk due to pain. This video helps.
2:40 lift up high onto your toe and hold the top position for 4 seconds, perform 3 sets on each leg every day.
do you do that?
#Question
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Easy, don't make an idol out of your body. Make it a temple of your Creator instead.
Been waiting for a calf video for over 5 years! Cheers gents
Looking forward to the follow-up!
I won't give up. It's been a couple years but eventually I will get a free program
I don’t feel calf raises if I don’t lock knees throughout the rep.
@@gankt It does mean putting extra effort on your quads, but at least some extent of knee-bending in calf-exercises helps your calves grow because you work the two muscles differently.
@@RamseyMikati I guess the answer is to pre-exhaust quads beforehand.
it is wrong man. Calf raises with knee bends helps grow soleus muscles.
@@amalee7424 that would be seated calf raise?
@@franzrazzetti You can still get some of the benefit of seated calf raise by standing knee-bend calf raises. It is like you can adjust degree of angles of incline bench press for getting different effect
The kind of socks I wear when all others are at laundry;
What kind of collages did he manage or make?
@@BcroG11 one of the best "collages"
Damn we just had teachers for collages growing up. Must be some pretty intense stuff if you guys need a principal too.
Love Jessie’s transformation
I started watching you in 2016
Thanks for the great scientific explanation and specific instructions on how to do the exercise correctly instead of just showing the exercise.
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"Jesse, were doing calves today. make sure you wear awful socks."
Let’s train those calves
Jeff: rips off shirt
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.
Did it work bro?
My first time watching your video since 2018. Jesse been putting in that work!!