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Lee Priest believes bodybuilders today are overlooking calf training. On April 21, 2026, he explained how to perform the calf raise for a pump and provided…
During my 30-plus years as a personal trainer, I’ve heard every conceivable excuse for having small, weak calves. Some people blame it on their calf-fiber makeup,…
Unless you found the line handing out plump, aesthetic calves (A lot of us weren’t so lucky), then you’ve probably been called chicken legs by someone…
Thomas Steven Platz was one of the most famous bodybuilders of the 1980s. An IFBB professional, he competed in seven Mr. Olympias, with a best finish…
There is absolutely nothing wrong with following a pre-designed strength, fat loss, and bodybuilding program. However, you may get better results if you create your own…
How many different pec exercises do you do? Three? Four? Five? How about lat exercises, or for your biceps? Most bodybuilders like to hit their muscles…
Despite the convenience of machines that make working the calves essentially stress-free, there are many reasons to do the dumbbell standing calf raise. For example, you…
The barbell seated calf raise is underutilized, but that doesn’t mean it’s ineffective. It may take a backseat to fancy machines but it can still develop…
The calves are a touchy subject to discuss because the word “Chicken legs” comes to mind… And many guys are self-conscious about their own calves, but…
The calf muscles are quite possibly the most stubborn when it comes to getting them to respond to the training stimulus. And a lot of calf…
