This is possibly the highest quality fitness video I've ever seen under 5 minutes. I would love for more muscles to be covered in this manner. If I had to dock you for anything it would be audio quality, but who really cares? I would imagine others would be upset that you rushed through the different aspects of RoM and other things but those things can be looked into if one is not familiar with them or current research. I will be implementing a fast twitch deep stretched calf workout into my routine as well as some ballistic calf stretching, thanks!
Thank you my friend! One of the other benefits / purposes of this shorter format is that it will allow me to get videos out more frequently - so more to come soon! I do appreciate the feedback on the audio though. I was actually trying out a new mic in this video. Looks like I'll have to find a better one.
I don´t know how many stupid videos about calves training I´ve seen on youtube. Every one of them repeating the same shit: do a million of calf raises and work out the calves more frequently, just that. It was high time that someone shed light on the issue. Excellent job.
I know this is in part to gain paid memberships, but regardless your production and efficient communication is amazing for a free video! I have made education exercise videos before. People do not understand how much work, time, and know-how goes into these. Great work doc!
Noted! I do have several in-depth videos on the forearms out if you want to watch those (it's a 3-part series)... but nothing on the neck yet. Unless you count the upper traps. I'll definitely hit all the above in this series though 👍
working the first half range of motion results in 2x-4x growth?! thats my biggest takeaway if true. would love if these 2min vids (which are awesome btw) included a sample workout (exercises, sets & reps) but i guess that might be asking a bit much 😅 thanks anyway doc
Mahalo for watching! 🤙🏼If you're interested in viewing the extended, 2-Minute Mastery version of this video within the Dr. Gains All-Access Basic Membership, you can do so for FREE by using the code 2MM-CALF-VID on the membership checkout page, which will give you a free month (the Basic Membership is normally just $9.95 / mo anyway). That way, if that's all you want out of the membership, you can just cancel it after watching the video and you won't be charged a penny. I'll be publishing mastery versions of all the 2-Minute Muscle Series videos on the membership though (joining the hundreds of hours of other premium workout content already on the platform), and if you're someone who cares about the WHY behind the WHAT, they'll be well worth it!! This first extended video on the gastroc takes the 2 minutes of firehose-type "takeaway" information and expands it into a 7-minute video that dives more into the explanations, context, and research BEHIND each of those key takeaways (i.e. muscle fiber type variations, the compound gastroc techniques, partial range of motion optimization, active insufficiency, etc.). Here's the link for the All-Access Membership platform! 👉 www.dr-gains.com/all-access
Love the short version vids!! Don't need to cram into a fixed time, but going briskly point by point is soooo good. I can pause if I need/want to dwell on a particular point of interest. Thanks!!
This format is great, I like how it is quick yet comprehensive. Please do more, I would love to see one on the muscles around the scapula! I know there's a few so might require a series of 2 min videos but would eb extrememly helpful
I didn't like this short form compared to your longer videos. But you should try out new things to see whether they work out. This video also felt speed up and audio quality wasn't good, so had some trouble understanding.
Aloha my friend. Thanks for the feedback. "Quick" was the intent of the video and this series... to cut out everything else and just provide the key takeaways as succinctly as possible. But if it was still too fast to even process that's good to know, and I'll take it into account with the next one. Might have to just cut more material out. We'll see.
Could you make a similar video (in this format) for the muscles anterior to the calf? The muscles that are usually ignored and have no famous exercises.
He’s not saying chin ups don’t work. He’s just saying it’s not the #1 exercise. I love Athlean X. But I don’t let my love for him blind me from the fact that this guy is right! After trying this exercise 100% you can feel significant difference in pump that you simply don’t get from pull-ups. Try it first before you write this one off. Objectively this exercise makes complete sense from just the biomechanics he explains.
Love the format of the video. But you do cover allot of info in a short amount of time... Perhaps lengthen the series to 5 mins instead of 2? Otherwise fantastic!
I had the genetics of hectomorphic dog shins, I grew my calves a lot by training 3 sets to absolute failure for each side, unilateral, with 2 minutes break. The semi-flexed knee, I made a heavy and high iron base, I installed rubbers to create a good base for my feet, and I bought super-flexible water shoes with thin rubber soles, so I went down as far as I could and up as far as I could, You can't be in a hurry to finish a set, because there are only 3, I do 1 day on, 4 days off, and I only train them on the day I train them, it's a special day for them. 2 days later I do unolatera posterior and stiff,, and finish with free squats. and I've added 9cm to my cavles, and 23cm to my thighs, without drugs, at the age of 40. but a lot food, 4 times a day, a looot of food and proteins
I have always struggled with my calves but I found that a run x2 a week, concentrating on running on my toes follow by a 20 mins weight session, concentrating on a slow eccentric, has blew them up.
Great content packed video. More videos should be more like this. Regarding tips on focusing on the outer gastroc, do you think foot eversion (keeping the weight/force over the medial sides of the foot) will also help a bit more with this, and/or help build other lateral calf muscles too? Thanks.
Good video although you repeat the common error of stating that the Gastrocnemius is bigger than the Soleus, the Soleus is in fact the larger of the two.
Great video but i would rather watch you explain slowly in a 6 or 7 min video because you talk too fast,other than that,i learned a lot thanks to you,appreciate it Doc !
One legged calves raises and horizontal calves raises on machine is all u ever need u cannot separate inner or outer head physically impossible both heads attach to one tendon the Achilles tendon both heads work no matter what positions you put your feet
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If you have specific advice on how it could be better, let me know! I understand many people prefer the more in-depth, lengthy videos... but there's also many out there who want to be able to just cut right to the meat, and I didn't really have anything for them here on TH-cam yet. So that's the intent here. Oh and by the way... that's why I'm giving out the free month on the membership. So that you can go in and check it all out completely risk free. Only those who feel it's worth the $10 / month (most do) and decide to keep the membership will pay anything.
Thanks for the feedback my friend. "Fast" was the intent of the video and this series... to cut out the detailed explanations and just provide the key takeaways as briefly as possible. I've had many requests for content like that. But if it was still too fast to even process that's good to know, and I'll take it into account with the next one. Might have to just cut more material out. We'll see.
@@DrGains I don't think you're talking too fast for comprehension but perhaps look into better recording equipment for clarity's sake. I don't mind the setup as is personally but it could help others
I used to do calves with 900Lb on the leg press incline and my calves never looked good. Genetics is the required ingredient, have you got an easy fix for that?
Calves don't respond to weight, they respond to high reps and range of motion. Once high reps and full ROM are done, switch to explosive reps for your second and final reps. Even partials to finish off will see growth. Trust me, this works. I had tiny calves.
This is possibly the highest quality fitness video I've ever seen under 5 minutes. I would love for more muscles to be covered in this manner. If I had to dock you for anything it would be audio quality, but who really cares? I would imagine others would be upset that you rushed through the different aspects of RoM and other things but those things can be looked into if one is not familiar with them or current research. I will be implementing a fast twitch deep stretched calf workout into my routine as well as some ballistic calf stretching, thanks!
Thank you my friend! One of the other benefits / purposes of this shorter format is that it will allow me to get videos out more frequently - so more to come soon! I do appreciate the feedback on the audio though. I was actually trying out a new mic in this video. Looks like I'll have to find a better one.
I don´t know how many stupid videos about calves training I´ve seen on youtube. Every one of them repeating the same shit: do a million of calf raises and work out the calves more frequently, just that.
It was high time that someone shed light on the issue. Excellent job.
I know this is in part to gain paid memberships, but regardless your production and efficient communication is amazing for a free video! I have made education exercise videos before. People do not understand how much work, time, and know-how goes into these. Great work doc!
Thank you my friend!
Great format! Thanks for your work. Would love to see this on lats (particularly lower), obliques, and the rotator cuff/scapular muscles
I'd love forearms or neck since they are the most neglected muscles to train
Noted! I do have several in-depth videos on the forearms out if you want to watch those (it's a 3-part series)... but nothing on the neck yet. Unless you count the upper traps. I'll definitely hit all the above in this series though 👍
@@DrGains Thanks Doc !!
Excellent video, as always. You should do the lats next!
Having to constantly pause. Too fast 😞
Ah me too i did 0.75x it helped
You are weak
@@R3DDASCHANNEL Yes, he talks very fast using technical words. I’m going to slow the video down too. Thanks
Y’all just slow
working the first half range of motion results in 2x-4x growth?! thats my biggest takeaway if true. would love if these 2min vids (which are awesome btw) included a sample workout (exercises, sets & reps) but i guess that might be asking a bit much 😅 thanks anyway doc
Mahalo for watching! 🤙🏼If you're interested in viewing the extended, 2-Minute Mastery version of this video within the Dr. Gains All-Access Basic Membership, you can do so for FREE by using the code 2MM-CALF-VID on the membership checkout page, which will give you a free month (the Basic Membership is normally just $9.95 / mo anyway). That way, if that's all you want out of the membership, you can just cancel it after watching the video and you won't be charged a penny. I'll be publishing mastery versions of all the 2-Minute Muscle Series videos on the membership though (joining the hundreds of hours of other premium workout content already on the platform), and if you're someone who cares about the WHY behind the WHAT, they'll be well worth it!! This first extended video on the gastroc takes the 2 minutes of firehose-type "takeaway" information and expands it into a 7-minute video that dives more into the explanations, context, and research BEHIND each of those key takeaways (i.e. muscle fiber type variations, the compound gastroc techniques, partial range of motion optimization, active insufficiency, etc.). Here's the link for the All-Access Membership platform! 👉 www.dr-gains.com/all-access
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Good content as usual, I just knew you were going to address whether to lock the knee out or keep a slight bend during calf raises!
Great video & reasonable time! Thank you!
Love the short version vids!! Don't need to cram into a fixed time, but going briskly point by point is soooo good. I can pause if I need/want to dwell on a particular point of interest. Thanks!!
Love the format! I'd love to see the lats next!
I’d love to see a 2 minute video on the serratus anterior muscles
This format is great, I like how it is quick yet comprehensive. Please do more, I would love to see one on the muscles around the scapula! I know there's a few so might require a series of 2 min videos but would eb extrememly helpful
I didn't like this short form compared to your longer videos. But you should try out new things to see whether they work out.
This video also felt speed up and audio quality wasn't good, so had some trouble understanding.
Thanks for the honest feedback!
Thanks Doc keep ‘em coming
Hi friend, I had to rewind to grasp was was said, quality information but was ran by too quickly
Aloha my friend. Thanks for the feedback. "Quick" was the intent of the video and this series... to cut out everything else and just provide the key takeaways as succinctly as possible. But if it was still too fast to even process that's good to know, and I'll take it into account with the next one. Might have to just cut more material out. We'll see.
Dr. I’ve been seeing results on my calves but unfortunately I have skinny ankles. What’s the recommendation to widen those up?
Could you make a similar video (in this format) for the muscles anterior to the calf? The muscles that are usually ignored and have no famous exercises.
He’s not saying chin ups don’t work. He’s just saying it’s not the #1 exercise. I love Athlean X. But I don’t let my love for him blind me from the fact that this guy is right!
After trying this exercise 100% you can feel significant difference in pump that you simply don’t get from pull-ups.
Try it first before you write this one off. Objectively this exercise makes complete sense from just the biomechanics he explains.
thanks for the informative video
Great format, but a little fast, I played it at 75% speed for better comprehension.
thank you to big healthier calves there us make believe significant genius for body transformation 👌👌👌
Sartorius - can it be trained by itself, or is it one of those combos? Can look impressive with low body fat
Ahhh yes, excellent muscle. Good suggestion!
You dont need to make a video forcefully shorter but this was gud amount with very gud information. Anyways, i loved it.
Was just thinking about growing my little calves. 🤔 Thx!
Love the format of the video. But you do cover allot of info in a short amount of time... Perhaps lengthen the series to 5 mins instead of 2? Otherwise fantastic!
there is more info here than in most fitness guides out there longer than 40 min just about calves.. ✋
That was the idea! 👊
I had the genetics of hectomorphic dog shins, I grew my calves a lot by training 3 sets to absolute failure for each side, unilateral, with 2 minutes break. The semi-flexed knee, I made a heavy and high iron base, I installed rubbers to create a good base for my feet, and I bought super-flexible water shoes with thin rubber soles, so I went down as far as I could and up as far as I could, You can't be in a hurry to finish a set, because there are only 3, I do 1 day on, 4 days off, and I only train them on the day I train them, it's a special day for them. 2 days later I do unolatera posterior and stiff,, and finish with free squats. and I've added 9cm to my cavles, and 23cm to my thighs, without drugs, at the age of 40. but a lot food, 4 times a day, a looot of food and proteins
I have always struggled with my calves but I found that a run x2 a week, concentrating on running on my toes follow by a 20 mins weight session, concentrating on a slow eccentric, has blew them up.
as usually, great content! tho I'd rather prefer 5-7m instead of 2m -- it's too fast for proper comprehension.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks for the video. I think audio quality is lacking. Would love to see mic quality or mic settings improved.
Yeah... I was actually trying out a new mic in this video. Looks like I'll have to find a better one.
Great content packed video. More videos should be more like this.
Regarding tips on focusing on the outer gastroc, do you think foot eversion (keeping the weight/force over the medial sides of the foot) will also help a bit more with this, and/or help build other lateral calf muscles too? Thanks.
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Good video although you repeat the common error of stating that the Gastrocnemius is bigger than the Soleus, the Soleus is in fact the larger of the two.
thank you so much!
Hi Dr ,can you please do a video that isolates the side delt ,taking out as much trap involvement as possible.
Noted!
@@DrGains can you add shoulder blades?
Cable side lateral with strap around wrist not holding in hand
I love this 2 min method.
Confused up to 4minutes then you finally sated how to stretch on a stair-step. Time limit= not sure nor reps, thanks for the confusion.🤔
I like the 2 min format.
Thanks
I knew someone with small legs, was 21 yo, hes been running for 4 years and now he got some nice calves and got thicker between calve and ankle
I love these videos. More pls 🙏
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Great video but i would rather watch you explain slowly in a 6 or 7 min video because you talk too fast,other than that,i learned a lot thanks to you,appreciate it Doc !
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Superb video
love these videos but why does it sound like the audio has been recorded by a toaster oven
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Pls Make a video on Lats/wings...
Noted!
Can you make a video on
Full body 3x VS Brosplit
& myoreps(the game changer)
One legged calves raises and horizontal calves raises on machine is all u ever need u cannot separate inner or outer head physically impossible both heads attach to one tendon the Achilles tendon both heads work no matter what positions you put your feet
does the achilles heel rob the calf of its ability to respond to its full ability during explosive movement ?
Is it ok to train calves every day?
Greetings, I would like to be able to touch my forehead to my knee without bending my knee, what stretching or exercises should I do?
Stretch your hamstrings and calves! The stretching I show in this video will help 👍
you are talking too fast. What is the best routine then?
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Not a huge fan of the 2 min. but with the quality you put out seriously considering the membership.
If you have specific advice on how it could be better, let me know! I understand many people prefer the more in-depth, lengthy videos... but there's also many out there who want to be able to just cut right to the meat, and I didn't really have anything for them here on TH-cam yet. So that's the intent here. Oh and by the way... that's why I'm giving out the free month on the membership. So that you can go in and check it all out completely risk free. Only those who feel it's worth the $10 / month (most do) and decide to keep the membership will pay anything.
You're hard to understand. You're talking too fast.
Thanks for the feedback my friend. "Fast" was the intent of the video and this series... to cut out the detailed explanations and just provide the key takeaways as briefly as possible. I've had many requests for content like that. But if it was still too fast to even process that's good to know, and I'll take it into account with the next one. Might have to just cut more material out. We'll see.
@@DrGains I don't think you're talking too fast for comprehension but perhaps look into better recording equipment for clarity's sake. I don't mind the setup as is personally but it could help others
So does it mean I will lose the fat on them? I'm kind of confused. I don't want to grow them, I want to burn the fat.
I used to do calves with 900Lb on the leg press incline and my calves never looked good. Genetics is the required ingredient, have you got an easy fix for that?
Calves don't respond to weight, they respond to high reps and range of motion. Once high reps and full ROM are done, switch to explosive reps for your second and final reps. Even partials to finish off will see growth. Trust me, this works. I had tiny calves.
Genetics is more of an excuse than a limiting factor. Try running and doing high ROM eccentrics with high weight.
Glutes Medius for the next one!
Noted!
I’d love a video on abs
Excellent video & will review training. Protein powder video is also great!!😊🏋️
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Neck muscles
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Stubborn chest please sir, and slow to activate back :p
Noted!
You mean 4:45 minutes 😂
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You too late
Why is your audio trash
hip flexors and abductors~!
Noted!
18 to 23% genetics? More like 75 to 85%.
Too fast. Came away learning nothing 😔
Ain't growin shit without roids. End of story
Chicken legs is a cruel disorder...look at Jon Jones. Nothing can be done.
Nah, too hard on the tendon.
quads and hams
Noted!
Good to say the right things sir!