Every bodybuilder worth his salt has a decently developed set of calves. Even those bodybuilder who began their careers with genetically poor calf development – such as IFBB Professionals Ronnie Coleman and Dexter Jackson – managed to rise to the top of their sport and win Mr. Olympia titles though years of heavy and intelligent calf training. The sad truth is that many of the bodybuilders you encounter in the gym won’t have underdeveloped calves because of their genetics. More times than not, it’s because they don’t dedicate the time required to actually grow them. They will opt for four quick sets of calf raises at the conclusion of their quadriceps/hamstrings workout, and then call it a day. It’s a habit shared by millions of bodybuilders around the country, and it hurts them in several ways. ...

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Most people want what they don't have much of, and it's usually a pasture of blue ribbon calves. With calves, genes are everything. So now you're saying, "Why don't I just put this f'ing article down and move on to something I can control, like my bladder or chemically enhanced erections?" Cheer up! We didn't say genetics were the only factor! Great calves can still be had, even in matchstick legs. Everyone has some genetic bounty from which to draw. And best of all, even though the calves can be the most stubborn of body parts to grow, they still can - and will - grow like weeds under the influence of fertilizer with the right routine! Here are a few calf building secrets to help whet your whistle: Pause briefly in deeper contracted and stretching positions...deep calf stretches help you develop ...

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