good information. Do you think it's necessary to isolate the calves? I think that you don't have to isolate the arms if you do bench press, rows, pull ups, deads and press. But you won't get huge calves when doing deadlifts or squats, right?
Your esthetics on bodybuilding are so insightful. What are you studying in school? You should write a book. I see a bodybuilding guru in the making. Develop your physique to an optimum level and your following will really cultivate. Unfortunately people are idiots and will always listen to those who look like they know what they're doing before someone who actually knows what they're doing. Good stuff brotha. What sources do you turn to for your studies?
@ddayfitness I'm studying psychology and nutritional science and have interest in law and public policy as well. In truth this is something I do on the side. I would love to write a book but I'll need to find the time, lol! Thanks for the support.
ok you got me.... I subbed after watching the full 18 minutes. You sir know your shit and I look forward to having my calves hurt as bad my chest does. ;)
@LiftingForLife Today was the first time I have EVER done over 6-8 sets of calves, even when I did them every other day, and I can barely walk and I feel like Forest Gump when he was a child and had those metal leg frame things.
this only one point of view on bodybuilding - not really good - talking about the rep range !
have you heard about the Y3T Niel Hill ? thats one of many examples that you know something but not really everything about rep range and about muscles stymulation.
Great Video Ian Keep up the good work .... I have tried you way for many years and have seen some improvements on my calfs .... Check out my video on what I do ... I have increased my calf size about 1 in in the last year ....
@chachles No I don't. I'm not convinced that doing wrist curls will really do anything for one's forearm development. I'm focusing on relying less on wrist straps and hopefully in doing so I will improve my grip strength and forearm development.
I really agree with you, especially about repetitions, but im interested in how you train your abs? i find it hard to find a excersise to overload with under 15 reps.
but ofc i know my core is getting work when im doing squats. but is it enough if i want growth in my abs? thx for great video as always
@PapaAnimal I use the Hammer Strength crunch machine and various rope movements with anywhere from 10-15 reps per set, plus I focus on keeping my core tight and posture correct in my daily life which helps strengthen the TVA. Squats and deads strengthen the TVA as well.
I was one of those idiots not training legs....don't ask why...few months ago started with legs. The overall development of my whole body really show how important legs are.
as long as cover topics that your 100% confident about.. you don't to make a single mistake, because you have a large line of haters that will try tear you up for it lol.. also get some sleep
i wonder if developing the muscles on the front of the calves would help create a nice sweep from the front? also nice video i will start doing this immediately along with training calves first in my leg routine
Great video.. a bit longer than it needed to be but understandable considering so much content.
Can you do traps next time? Seems to be another "magical" body part for people, though in the opposite way in terms of growth opinions.
Ryshu 1 month ago
good information. Do you think it's necessary to isolate the calves? I think that you don't have to isolate the arms if you do bench press, rows, pull ups, deads and press. But you won't get huge calves when doing deadlifts or squats, right?
ItsLuk 1 month ago in playlist More videos from LiftingForLife
Do you believe in facia(sp?) training? I thought high rep ranges, i.e. 20-25, would target that type of muscle growth. Thoughts?
celtics1634 1 month ago
great video, very interesting throughout, not boring at all
aTrueMartialArtist 1 month ago in playlist More videos from LiftingForLife
@aTrueMartialArtist
are straight leg deadlift enough for the hamstrings?
i workout at home and have no other way to train hamstrings except deadlifts so i want to know if i need to add something
CIarKent 1 month ago
Man.. Information is good but fucking boring dude.. Make it short and get to the point
NicFusionaire 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
maybe u should see pete rubish
ChongDong227 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Hmm.. sit at home and play Halo.
Might try that. ;)
FacelessProjects 2 months ago
Do you find it beneficial to change the angle of the feet during standing/sitting calf raises? i.e. toes pointed inward, outward, and straight?
ninjabic 2 months ago
Damn, I have been doing it right even before I watched the video. Cool stuff.
666janeair 2 months ago
Great video as always Mac. Will take your points of view into future Calf traning !
SmokeyBobby 2 months ago
@SmokeyBobby Good stuff, thanks!
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
Your esthetics on bodybuilding are so insightful. What are you studying in school? You should write a book. I see a bodybuilding guru in the making. Develop your physique to an optimum level and your following will really cultivate. Unfortunately people are idiots and will always listen to those who look like they know what they're doing before someone who actually knows what they're doing. Good stuff brotha. What sources do you turn to for your studies?
ddayfitness 2 months ago in playlist More videos from LiftingForLife
@ddayfitness I'm studying psychology and nutritional science and have interest in law and public policy as well. In truth this is something I do on the side. I would love to write a book but I'll need to find the time, lol! Thanks for the support.
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
ok you got me.... I subbed after watching the full 18 minutes. You sir know your shit and I look forward to having my calves hurt as bad my chest does. ;)
cashmoney503 2 months ago
@cashmoney503 Thank you for your subscription sir! You are such an empowering motivator for me, champ! ~~~
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
Hey thats my picture on your facebook! Im famous!
cashmoney503 2 months ago
@cashmoney503 o lawd, inb4 copyright
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
@LiftingForLife Today was the first time I have EVER done over 6-8 sets of calves, even when I did them every other day, and I can barely walk and I feel like Forest Gump when he was a child and had those metal leg frame things.
cashmoney503 2 months ago
Lol muscular cankles.... I have so much respect for you and your scientific approaches.
tunas707 2 months ago 3
@tunas707 Thank you!
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
@tunas707 Thank you!
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
@tunas707 Thank you!
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
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cardmastad 2 months ago
@cardmastad No clue, ask YouTube! lol
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
MOAR videos!
oconred 2 months ago 3
@oconred Coming!
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
@LiftingForLife can you make the next video in this series about traps because i need some help in that area lol. thank you.
aka2010ism 2 months ago in playlist More videos from LiftingForLife
It's nice having good genetics for building muscle haha!! It always makes me laugh seeing the guys that have huge upper bodies and chicken legs
ravewarrior8 2 months ago
This vid was very informative. Keep 'em coming.
PtotheMtotheJ 2 months ago
@PtotheMtotheJ Thank you, will do!
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
DO A FLEXING VID PLZ,
renulien 2 months ago
this only one point of view on bodybuilding - not really good - talking about the rep range !
have you heard about the Y3T Niel Hill ? thats one of many examples that you know something but not really everything about rep range and about muscles stymulation.
good video but not very good.
sergiusz1000 2 months ago
@sergiusz1000 From what I know of Y3T it is an inferior protocol at best so to judge my knowledge based on that protocol is rather strange.
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
Jay's got some pretty sweet calves and his soleus is pretty big.
GuitarRonnie13 2 months ago
whats a good site to check your macro requirements? Thanks in advance
happy402 2 months ago
good info here. A lot to take from. Thank you.
ninjabic 2 months ago
Good point on rep ranges under 15. I don't understand people doing 20, 50, or even 100 rep calf exercises. What are you studying at Georgia State?
telomerase1978 2 months ago
Do you have any recommended Books/readings for Biomechanics for weight lifting? Thanks, stay safe.
Foxman56 2 months ago
Great Video Ian Keep up the good work .... I have tried you way for many years and have seen some improvements on my calfs .... Check out my video on what I do ... I have increased my calf size about 1 in in the last year ....
inspireself 2 months ago
such a good video was just thinking the other day how shit my calves are :)
Thanks
shalesyci 2 months ago
@shalesyci No problem!
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
Bravo Ian, great video. DwayneJohnsonClapping.gif
rambo2670 2 months ago
@rambo2670 Thanks!
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
Do you do any direct forearm work?
chachles 2 months ago
@chachles No I don't. I'm not convinced that doing wrist curls will really do anything for one's forearm development. I'm focusing on relying less on wrist straps and hopefully in doing so I will improve my grip strength and forearm development.
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
good job as usual...gotta get me them thar calves, mine are shitty...FOR NOW... :D thx ian
Toshie1337 2 months ago
@Toshie1337 LOL, no problem
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
you make sense as always im gonna load the bar a bit more, also i want to know your opinion on the machine calve raises
UpalKashey 2 months ago
@UpalKashey Bent or straight-leg?
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
you make sense as always im gonna load the bar a bit more
UpalKashey 2 months ago
Great stuff buddy! It's CALF HAMMERING TIME!
FreshToneFitness 2 months ago
@FreshToneFitness Thank you sir!
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
btw i love the long vids
UpalKashey 2 months ago
@UpalKashey Me too lol
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
i just started doing an extra set and BAM more calves.
im gentically geared for bigger calves. haha
UpalKashey 2 months ago
No dislike yet.
krypt5 2 months ago
@krypt5 We have a a few now lol
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
great info as always
ballzyification 2 months ago
@ballzyification Thank you.
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
I really agree with you, especially about repetitions, but im interested in how you train your abs? i find it hard to find a excersise to overload with under 15 reps.
but ofc i know my core is getting work when im doing squats. but is it enough if i want growth in my abs? thx for great video as always
PapaAnimal 2 months ago
@PapaAnimal I use the Hammer Strength crunch machine and various rope movements with anywhere from 10-15 reps per set, plus I focus on keeping my core tight and posture correct in my daily life which helps strengthen the TVA. Squats and deads strengthen the TVA as well.
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
always helpful!!
I was one of those idiots not training legs....don't ask why...few months ago started with legs. The overall development of my whole body really show how important legs are.
CocoaCallo 2 months ago
as long as cover topics that your 100% confident about.. you don't to make a single mistake, because you have a large line of haters that will try tear you up for it lol.. also get some sleep
greekism 2 months ago
nice video.. you have allot on your list Ian keep up the good work
greekism 2 months ago
@greekism Yeah it's really a neverending list lol
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
Adding calves in Friday.
Nice info Ian!
camlam84 2 months ago
@camlam84 Thank you.
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
i wonder if developing the muscles on the front of the calves would help create a nice sweep from the front? also nice video i will start doing this immediately along with training calves first in my leg routine
genericteen 2 months ago
@genericteen If I had access to a tibialis machine I would certainly use it.
LiftingForLife 2 months ago
best calves ben pakulski,eric frankhouser
ausbb1 2 months ago
@ausbb1 Agreed.
LiftingForLife 2 months ago