What’s my favorite way to build calves? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The deep stretch you get in the lengthened position (thanks to your hips being flexed) creates more tension on the gastrocnemius muscle than a traditional standing calf raise. That means you’re training the calves through a fuller range of motion, which is a key driver of growth. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Most people stop short on calf work—half reps, no pause at the bottom, rushing through the set. Don’t. Sink into the stretch, pause, then drive up hard. Do thi