When envisioning a bodybuilder, we often imagine a perfectly sculpted physique with bulging biceps, chiseled abs, and massive quadriceps. However, there’s one area that seems to lag behind for many bodybuilders: their calves. Despite dedicating hours to intense training and focusing on various muscle groups, bodybuilders with underdeveloped calves are a common sight.
When it comes to sculpting awe-inspiring physiques, Hany Rambod stands as a true authority in the bodybuilding world. He boasts an impressive track record of coaching bodybuilders who have together claimed 22 Mr. Olympia titles. Rambod has consistently proven his expertise in transforming average physiques into extraordinary works of art. Recently, he educated the viewers on the best way to get muscular and jacked calves.
Hany Rambod reveals his secret to achieving perfect calves
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One key aspect that sets Rambod’s training philosophy apart is his emphasis on high-frequency training for the calves. Unlike many bodybuilders who train calves only once or twice a week, Rambod advocates for training them every other day, or even daily for advanced athletes.?
Explaining the role of genetics in calf development, Hany Rambod stated, “It’s one of those things that’s your predisposition and then what you do with the training predisposed to have really bad calves. You just gotta hammer them.” He further revealed an ideal way to train them. “It’s about frequency, time under attention, and making sure that you’re getting at least two workouts a week. Maybe even three, depending on you, don’t want to kill yourself if you’re sore, but at least two times a week hitting those calves.”?
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To achieve the meanest calves, Rambod stresses the importance of utilizing a diverse range of training methods. While traditional standing and seated calf raises remain fundamental exercises, incorporating different angles, foot positions, and variations can yield exceptional results.
“And you got to just hit different angles?seated calf raises, calf raises on leg press, calf raises on the donkey calf. You?re gonna just all the different angles, and it’s not just weight. You got to use weight, but you got to use volume too. So you?ve got to use both,” Hany Rambod added.?
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Hany Rambod’s expertise and track record as a renowned coach speaks for themselves. When it comes to developing the meanest calves, his advice holds immense value. By incorporating high-frequency training, progressive overload, varied exercises, mind-muscle connection, tempo training, and prioritizing nutrition and recovery, you can unlock the full potential of your calf muscles.