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Standing Calf Raises
Recommended over seated calf raises for calf growth, emphasizing the stretch position. Use full-range standing calf raises, and after full-range reps you may benefit from extended partials in the bottom half for an additional 3-5 reps focused on stretch.
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“The evidence emerging is that there's not much use for seated calf raises... Calves respond good to stretch, and you can do just straight up full range standing calf raises.”
huberman · Build Your Ideal Physique | Dr. Bret Contreras · Sep 22, 2025 · 2:36:45 · open ↗
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