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My calf routine is becoming popular around the gym so I thought I would share it with everyone. I like it because it’s quick and brutal all at the same time.  I call it 10’s.  I’ll usually pick standing calf raises as the exercise. I’ll do 10 sets for 10 reps, with only 10 seconds of rest between sets. Now the 10 seconds of rest is the important part. By the 8th second you need to start getting ready to make your next lift. I’ll start by warming up my calves first.  Then I’ll begin with my heaviest weight I can do for 10 reps. if I start having trouble with that amount of weight for 10 reps (say you only get 8 reps in for that set) start lightening the weight up about 20 lbs. at a time. Now it starts off pretty easy but trust me by the time you’re at your 6th set you only be doing around 30 Lbs. or so.  I’m going to warn you if you do these 10’s right you’ll have trouble walking in the morning and for the next few days. It’s ok, you didn’t hurt yourself, you finally hit your calves like you need to hit them. Remember the timing on this workout is everything. Good luck and let me know how it works for you.

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John La Bello

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