View Poll Results: Calf training

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  • Yes, I train them every week and think its important

    6 66.67%

  • Squats and cleans more than enough for them

    1 11.11%

  • Only train for a more "complete" look

    1 11.11%

  • Rather use recovery ability for other things

    1 11.11%
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  1. 03-20-2010, 09:13 AM #1
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    Do you train calves?

    Alot of powerlifters dont worry about calves, yea they get some action in the squat, but limited. Either way they are a very very stubborn muscle group for some, at least in terms of hypertrophy.

    Your thoughts?
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  2. 03-20-2010, 11:00 AM #2
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    I train them for the most part.. when I squated heavy years back there was really no need to train them.. but after tearing up my back multiple times.. I no longer squat and train calves at least once a week.. hate to see them get below 19 1/2 ''...
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  3. 03-20-2010, 04:58 PM #3
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    nope. no need, doest help my squat or pull
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  4. 03-20-2010, 05:02 PM #4
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    I'm a strongman but I do a little powerlifting in between strongman comps. I don't usually train calves because in strongman, truck/sled pulls and pushes give the calves all the stimulation they need.
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