In the context of the gym, suffering through a workout means growth. If you really want to reach that next level, you’re going to have to push yourself. There’s no way around it, it’s a fact of training. 20 rep squats are the answer if you want tree trunk size legs.
You’ve heard of Feeder workouts for chest, but have you heard of Feeder workouts for legs? Probably not and there’s a reason why.
It’s really fucking hard.
[Read more…]I know that training legs isn’t as “cool” or “fun” as training arms, but it’s a must. You’ll create a much more rounded, full physique if your legs pack some serious size. Plus, who wants to go to the beach when you have legs like a chicken? Today I’m going to show you the best way to grow your calves with exercises.
I think the go-to joke is the guy who visits the gym and skips leg day (if you always skip leg day, does leg day even exist?)
Your calves are the triceps of your legs: if you want to get them to grow, you’re going to have to hit them hard and heavy. I mean, really hard (you might cry).
Have you ever noticed how people who are overweight have huge calves? That’s because they are constantly carrying that weight with them. Think of your calves as load bearing muscles. They’re used to stabilize yourself during squats, help you jump and any flexion of your ankle joint.
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