Equipments to build calves

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  1. brian101

    brian101New Member

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    As some of you may know calves are pretty difficult to build and I'm having trouble building them myself. I've been trying to build them for a while and I've seen improvements but nothing amazing so I want to improve my results as much as I can. Does anyone know any home equipment that specialize or can be used to build your calves?
     
  2. Lostvalleyguy

    LostvalleyguyActive Member

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    I think the best exercise doesn't require anything special. Get something heavy(ish) like dumbbells or a bar with weight. Stand with your feet flat then use your calves to raise up to your toes. Repeat. A heavier weight will have a greater effect.

    Stairs (real ones rather than a step machine) should work as well as long as you are focused on using your calves to raise you up rather than relying on the quads.
     
  3. orz

    orzActive Member

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    Calf raises. Very good exercise for building calves, bike riding is another good exercise to consider.
     
  4. marmunmrhundun

    marmunmrhundunBanned

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    I was just about to say Calf raises as well. I don't even know of any machine that actually works your calfs in any special way personally.