Muscle group
Calves exercises
12 exercises train the calves directly. Another 3 work it as support. Each one has step by step instructions and form cues, and where a program uses it, the sets and reps as well.
Most calves volume
Programs that train calves hardest
Ranked by how many working sets aim at the calves over one full cycle.
Working sets per cycle010203040
- 1Metallicadpa PPL: 5/3/140
- 2Physique Peak30
- 3Fierce 518
- 4Wolverine16
- 5Arnold Split14
- 6Mountain Dog PPL12
Recurring programs repeat that cycle indefinitely.
The exercises
All calves exercises
Calf Extension (Machine)
Calf Press (Machine)
Seated Calf Raise
Single Leg Standing Calf Raise
Single Leg Standing Calf Raise (Barbell)
Single Leg Standing Calf Raise (Dumbbell)
Single Leg Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Standing Calf Raise
Standing Calf Raise (Barbell)
Standing Calf Raise (Dumbbell)
Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Standing Calf Raise (Smith)
Indirect work
Also works the calves
These target another muscle, but the calves still does its share.
