Of all the muscle groups that bodybuilders focus on, calves have traditionally been one of the most difficult to make grow. Many even feel that it is the most genetic of muscle groups: you either have them or not. While there is some truth to this at least some of it comes down to the fact that most people aren’t training the calves effectively. So let me show you how to do it.
Calf Anatomy and Fiber Typing
The muscle group referred to as the calves actually include several muscles although most only focus on two: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The primary function of these muscles is to act as plantarflexors (pointing the toe) although the gastroc also has very weak knee flexion activity (which is why some people will catch calf cramps on leg curl type movements).
This is also why doing calf work with the knee bent (e.g.… Keep Reading