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Calf to Arm ratio?

alexoc949

alexoc949

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Can't figure it out. I've heard that the ratio should be even but not sure whether it's flexed or relaxed and whether that means my calves or my arms are too small for that ratio

my arms relaxed 15
flexed 17
calves 16 relaxed and flexed?
 
Ridiculousness
 
I think what they are saying is that isn't as important as other aspects of this lifestyle (or they are not genuinely concerned with it). But after a quick search of other outlets I found that a good rule is neck,arms and calves being relatively close. You can find more info if it is important to you fairly easy.
 
billp81 said:
I think what they are saying is that isn't as important as other aspects of this lifestyle (or they are not genuinely concerned with it). But after a quick search of other outlets I found that a good rule is neck,arms and calves being relatively close. You can find more info if it is important to you fairly easy.
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yeah, i get the part that neck arms and calves.. is it cold or flexed is what i was wondering.. since I have a two inch difference in flex non-flex.. but yeah, it's not really very important.. i was just searching and searching and couldn't find the answer on whether that meant flexed or not.
 
alexoc949 said:
I thought this was a bodybuilding forum
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I wouldn't limit it to there and seeing you could have posted it closer in depth in a deeper section but I will help as I can.


billp81 said:
I think what they are saying is that isn't as important as other aspects of this lifestyle (or they are not genuinely concerned with it). But after a quick search of other outlets I found that a good rule is neck,arms and calves being relatively close. You can find more info if it is important to you fairly easy.
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Not a bad rule but tell me how many great physiques have you seen even nowadays with an Arm:size ratio that looked proportionate by any means?

Toouch goes into the insertion point of your gastrocnemius and soleus. Bottom line either you will have large calves or not and its one of few muscle groups where can you improve them...yes, shaping and defining them can go a long ways but I honestly believe there is far superior chance for true growth on the Tricep/Biceps in comparison to the Anterior tib, gastroc, soleus, and perineal groups. I don't even know if you can get hypertrophy in the perineal a but maybe lol

In the end as far as proportion goes I do believe forearms and calves are a closer comparison and neck size would be dependent on too many factors. If you want to make them more proportionate go for it, but one won't be anywhere near the potential of the other. Again this is just my broscience
 
All i know is that I would feel bad for the guy with calves proportional to his forearms. Lol. OP, simply put, calves, arms, and neck are all used in consideration of proportion and flex or not doesn't matter unless someone has a measuring tape.
 
I'm personally not interested in the whole debate, I was just trying to help someone who was. I have my own issues like I mentioned earlier Lol.
 
This is as pointless as the foot to penis ratio
 
alexoc949 said:
Can't figure it out. I've heard that the ratio should be even but not sure whether it's flexed or relaxed and whether that means my calves or my arms are too small for that ratio

my arms relaxed 15
flexed 17
calves 16 relaxed and flexed?
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simply put...Doesn't matter. If you feel uncomfortable stop training calves or arms. I don't suggest it.
 
Does anyone get much out of training calves directly? I don't know, I just don't see the progress in strength training for calves, compared with athletic movements (say Cardio, netball etc). sprinting and jumping was plenty to get shapely calves imo.
 
I agree, I have no problem with calf training. I get enough calf work just working or from sports. I do however still use seated calf raise machine.
 
candyswag said:
Does anyone get much out of training calves directly? I don't know, I just don't see the progress in strength training for calves, compared with athletic movements (say Cardio, netball etc). sprinting and jumping was plenty to get shapely calves imo.
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Very much so. Pushing them past the level of weight and intensity that they get through sports and other activities is the best way to get them to grow. Combined with stretching.
 
kisaj said:
Very much so. Pushing them past the level of weight and intensity that they get through sports and other activities is the best way to get them to grow. Combined with stretching.
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Rumble roller on the calves.. so disgusting but so good.
 
Yeah, my hardest workouts pale in comparison to a real stretch or rolling session. But, they are so underestimated for recovery and growth and are avoided because it hurts.
 
kisaj said:
Yeah, my hardest workouts pale in comparison to a real stretch or rolling session. But, they are so underestimated for recovery and growth and are avoided because it hurts.
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As does mine, I don't know the profession of some of yall but I am a home builder. My legs get ample attention. For me to do calves more than once a week would be crippling I believe. Lol.
 
candyswag said:
Does anyone get much out of training calves directly? I don't know, I just don't see the progress in strength training for calves, compared with athletic movements (say Cardio, netball etc). sprinting and jumping was plenty to get shapely calves imo.
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Tbh....from a training point of view...calves are important for sports. Why not train something that can benefit you?

I have some beefy calves and can run and jump with less effort than others.
 
Oh, I have wonderful calves. Mostly because I am on my feet 16 hrs a day. If not for that I would have to work much harder on different angles. Much like the fact I only do squats and dead lift twice a week.
 
Battossi said:
Tbh....from a training point of view...calves are important for sports. Why not train something that can benefit you?

I have some beefy calves and can run and jump with less effort than others.
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Great point! it makes a lot of sense. I like standing calf raises much better than the sitting version, because you get the hip extension as well. oh and the core is involved as well that way which is always good.

I think a lot of guys are training calves for size not for ability however.. the amount of time they spend on the calf machine is amazing!
 
candyswag said:
Great point! it makes a lot of sense. I like standing calf raises much better than the sitting version, because you get the hip extension as well. oh and the core is involved as well that way which is always good.

I think a lot of guys are training calves for size not for ability however.. the amount of time they spend on the calf machine is amazing!
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I know what u mean, I also prefer standing raises. I just usually do my calves in between upper body rest time.
 
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