For many this is one of the most frustrating body parts to work. Genetically, you either have them or you don't. Where as it may be a relentless struggle to get them to grow, the worst thing you can do is ignore them. If you weren't born with a good set of calves then you need to train them hard and consistently.

Below you'll find a few workouts to build huge calves.

Exercise	Sets	Reps
Standing Calve Raises	4	12
Seated Calve Raises	4	20

Exercise	Sets	Reps
Leg Press Calve Raises	*	75

* 75's is 1 giant set to where you choose a weight you can do about 20 or so reps with. Do one set, the rest for 10 seconds and do another. Keep doing this until you hit a total of 75 reps. This can be done on any machine for calves but the above example is on the leg press.

Basic Calves Routine

This is a simple yet effective workout for calves. You can also superset these 2 exercises.

Seventy-Fives Calves Routine

This is a high rep, high volume routine for calves. This is a good way to end your calves workout, or it can also be done as a single workout for calves.

Exercise	Sets	Reps
Leg Press Calve Raises	*	75
Seated Calve Raises	2	25

Exercise	Sets	Reps
Leg Press Calve Raises	4	12, 10, 8, 6
Seated Calve Raises	4	20, 20, 15, 15
Standing Calve Raises	4	30, 25, 25, 20

The Ultimate Twice-a-Week Calves Routine

This is an entire workout program for calves. A good example of the calves routines below is to do the first calves workout on Monday and the second on Thursday. Both workouts are unique and will help you build huge calves.

* 75's

Calves Workout 1

Calves Workout 2 to be done 3 -4 days after Calves Workout 1

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Workouts for Legs