As a man in my 30s, the size of my calves may be more important than how much money I have in the bank or what kind of car I’m driving. I’m kidding, but really who wants to be embarrassed when they show up at the beach. You’ve constantly been told calves are simply genetic, and that’s true with every single muscle. Some people have better shape in their biceps or shoulders, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. Even if you don’t naturally have a muscle that’s the most aesthetically pleasing, you can always still grow it which will help with its overall appearance.
Calves require full range of motion, a deep stretch at the bottom, and high repetitions. I do 20 sets of calves a week, 5 sets 4 days a week, with reps ranging between 15-20. The sets take me about a minute to complete. I’m really controlling the negative and stretching at the bottom. If you’re brand new to training calves, start light, focus on form, your strength will follow.
