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When it comes to training calves, most people leave room on the table in terms of hypertrophy. I'll be the first to admit that the lower legs seem to be the most "genetically influenced" muscle group in that some individuals don't do squat (pun intended) and have great calves, while others...

Some lifters write off exercises as ineffective because they don’t see the benefits or could be doing them better. Lateral raises fall into both categories because let’s be honest they maybe performing lateral raise mistakes. You all know that to get popping delts and bolder shoulders, a heavy...

To make the lateral raise effective at recruiting the delts (and not just the traps) first focus on pushing the dumbbells AWAY, not on lifting them up. Try to bring the dumbbells as far to your sides as possible. They should only go up as a result of you pushing sideways. This minimizes trap...

Just because everyone does things a certain way in the gym doesn’t mean it’s the right way! Let’s go against the grain and really improve your progress. First things first, whenever I am trying to really improve a certain muscle group, I always do the hardest exercise last. I save the hardest...

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Make your dumbbell lateral raises safer and more effective. The dumbbell lateral raise is a favorite exercise for building strong, muscular shoulders, but this simple move can have serious consequences if you perform it incorrectly. Dr. Jim Stoppani explains how to properly perform dumbbell...

Per Bernal Sports have shown time and time again that a punch in the mouth can serve as the ultimate wake-up call, helping you return to the fray stronger than ever. It rattles you out of complacency and refocuses your efforts. And it's an apt lesson for the gym. Consider the shoulders. Made...

Posterior (rear) delts serve to figuratively and literally round out shoulder development. They are essential not only for proper arm symmetry and balance but also for back symmetry. Frequently, rear delts are underdeveloped because they are not visible when you throw up a biceps pose. Sounds...

Fast and very intense, with little or no weight. Normally, this isn’t the way to blow up a bodypart to the limit, but stubborn calves can be a different animal. For James “Flex” Lewis, it’s a training principle he uses to max out calves that prompted opinionated pro Milos Sarcev to describe...

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Rising Star: Taylor Vertucci Quick Stats: Age: 20 Height: 4’10” – 147 cm Weight: 97 lbs – 44 kg How did you get started with fitness/bodybuilding? I was underweight and I had stopped eating and became very unhappy with myself. I entered my first bikini competition ‘thinking’...

Workout Ive Used with Success. Here's a 5 wk workout routine ive used through the yrs with great success.Its a 5 day a week mass building routine with 2 rest days at the end that has worked for many people ive had try it so if you guys are looking for a new routine that you may not have used...

3 Reasons Your Calves Aren’t Growing Written By Menno Henselmans Here’s what you need to know… Contrary to some naysayers, your calves have significant growth potential and should be able to grow as big as your arms or your neck by training them in line with their...