Big Calves

The #1 Secret to Building Calves – Episode 415

The one thing you need to stop doing IMMEDIATELY if you want to have a great 2022. And your questions, answered... continue reading.

How to Get Big Quads, Save Your Knees, and Finally Grow Your Calves – Episode 346

Once again 2020 keeps trying to kick our teeth down our throat. But we gotta do what the late, great Chadwick Boseman said and, “Press on with pride. Press on with purpose.” With that said, I’ve got another listener Q&A episode for you this week.  This week we’re going to cover how to build big, powerful legs, learn lessons from bodybuilders and powerlifters, and a lot more. Don’t miss out! Scroll Down for Show Notes: Click here to subscribe via iTunes… continue reading.

Low Reps or High Reps: What’s Better? – Episode 337

In this episode we will address the question of reps. Should you do high reps or low reps? What’s better for strength gains, muscle growth, and fat loss? Does it vary from person to person? How many reps should you do as a beginner? Intermediate? Advanced lifter?  Is age a consideration? What about per muscle group?  Should you train the calves with the same rep range as the shoulders?  What if some muscles are predominantly fast twitch, and others are slow twitch? Does that change the recommendation? What load and rep range produces the best results?  And should you take… continue reading.

For Pain-Free Joints STOP Doing This ASAP, 4 Ways to Build Rapport Instantly, Rules for a Strong Life – Episode 295

Yo. We’ve got so much dopeness on this week’s listener Q&A that you will literally lose your mind. Literally. Because no one knows the definition of that word anymore. So I’m just saying it the way everyone does. I can’t even. But seriously. I’m dropping science, like Marley Marl, on all kinds of topics that will make your training and your life better. We’re talking everything from joint health to Game of Thrones. If you just listen to the first five minutes you’ll be able to build rapport instantly with anyone at anytime. That’s priceless. Plus I share… continue reading.

How to Build Big Calves

Question: I have a question about how to build big calves. Mine are like string beans and I can’t get them to grow. Got any good suggestions? Answer: Whenever people ask me how to build big calves, I immediately check their training volume. High volume works best for calves. They are probably the hardest muscle to build, and if you chose the wrong parents getting them to grow is gonna be a bitch. continue reading.