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I'm all ears to this. I have been recommended a lower leg day:
Standing calf raises (gastrocnemius)
Donkey calf raises (gastrocnemius)
Seated calf raises (soleus)
Reverse calf raises (tibialis anterior) -
If you're looking for an increase in size, any amount of volume, intensity, or optimal programming will not compensate for the fact you need to be in a calorie surplus to put on muscle mass. If you're already doing that, I unfortunately have no particular advice as I've never trained calves directly.
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Calves are incredibly genetic and generally very slow to progress in general. Dennis Wolf is a great example of a guy who just could not grow them. The best you can do (from what I understand) is massive, massive volume.
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Does anyone have any advice for someone tall with spaghetti calves?
I’ve been doing heavy sets with my feet pointing in, out and straight. Progress is extremely slow.