running increased calf size

[sponge]

My calves grew 1/2" from lots of running. Of course nothing else grew, and I hardly ever directly train them.

Just thought i'd add this into the fitness forum because sometimes (only sometimes) fitness has its uses haha.

[Ice_Man]

Personally im a very good runner at middle to long distance. But I have to say my calfs aren’t the biggest. I find hill Running on the treadmill or up in the hills really isolates the calfs a lot more as you have to be on you toes a lot more.

Only just started the hill thing my self but finding it very effective as far as bulking up my legs.

:pfft:

[Destruction]

Yeah hill running etc is very good for building up leg and specifically calf muscle strength. I like to use hill running as part of my programme.

[Deburgh]

Personally i have found hill walking to be the bees knees for isolating the calves. If you have got good calves to start with, chuck on a back pack with 20/30/50k and feel the burn ahhhh

[Destruction]

Yeah nothing like feeling the burn in your calves after a good workout. One of my favourite feelings.

[skytech]

Yeah nothing like feeling the burn in your calves after a good workout. One of my favourite feelings.

lol its hard to drive home after a solid workout on them

[Destruction]

Nah mate like to take the bike home afterwards for an extra workout.