Comments on: Do Calf Raises Work?

By: Tyciol

Tyciol — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:21:04 +0000

I’d argue there’s even slight dynamic work (especially in squats) for the calf since the ankles do tend to extend a bit.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:34:57 +0000

While deadlifts don't move your ankle joint through a full range of motion (the way calf-specific lifts do), they still work the calves isometrically. Guys who don't do direct calf exercises still get bigger, stronger calves if they do heavy squats and deads. Yeah, maybe their calves don't get quite as big as they could with calf raises in their workout program, but everyone has to prioritize...

By: fordy

fordy — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:27:27 +0000

Deadlifts dont use the calf muscle.

By: adam

adam — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:52:00 +0000

calf raises and the calf press machines are good for the added burn to them but if you are doing squats, deadlifts and a varied regular cardio they tend to gain size and tone very easily.

By: jump manual

jump manual — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:23:05 +0000

I also believe Niqo. Good combination of exercises will help achieve the goal of having strong leg muscle.

By: Niqo

Niqo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:56:53 +0000

calf raises is important but without squats with really good weights.. it is useless.. i think

By: Will P

Will P — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:14:24 +0000

Calf raises never did anything for me until I started squatting and bulked up by like 20 pounds. Leave the calf raises for after you can handle some serioud weight.

By: steven kimori

steven kimori — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:47:02 +0000

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