Calf Hypertrophy

Machines are preferred for gaining calf size because stability demands are less important for muscle growth. Plyometrics may not be the best tool when the goal is straight calf hypertrophy. Calf hypertrophy work should include calf raises with both straight knees and bent knees. Research attributed to Ben House is cited as suggesting sprinting can be useful for lower-extremity hypertrophy, while jumping may be less useful for hypertrophy. Leg press calf raises, calf raise machines, and donkey calf raise machines are listed as useful options for calf hypertrophy.