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Rate My Workout: Grow Massive Calves With Two Moves

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Thornton’s Old Workout

—Thornton M., Edison, NJ

Exercise                           Sets    Reps

Standing Calf Raise          3         10

Seated Calf Raise             3          10

Single-leg Calf Raise       3          15

The Fix

Work your calves with higher reps and superset them with toe raises. Just as with triceps and biceps, training both sides of the lower leg with no rest in between will drive more blood into your calves, leading to more growth. When you see how tough and exhausting this workout is, you’ll know you don’t need any more work. 

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Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 1 of 2

Standing Calf Raise

Equipment
Box
Sets
3
Reps
30
Rest
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Alternate foot position for balanced development. Do one set each with toes pointed in, out, and straight.
Exercise 2 of 2

Toe Raise

Equipment
Sets
3
Reps
30
Rest
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Stand on the floor and simply raise the front of your feet off the floor, balancing on your heels.
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