Calves – Vintage Body Building Magazines

“No Hills on my Paper Route”…

TrainingJune 5, 202570Views 0Likes 0Comments

The complete story of calve training. What a read. Robert Kennedy does a great job with this article. He references both the calve development and training of the immortal's Reg Park and Steve Reeves in putting together this classic! The article was donated electronically by Andrew Lee. Source: MuscleMag International (W-1975 Issue 2) Page #86…

Little Hints for Building Bigger Muscles

TrainingApril 21, 2025277Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider provides insight in four exercises for building bigger muscles. Source: Mr America (June 1962) Page #34 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #35 - Mr America (June 1962)

Arnold’s Calves The 500 Hour Investment

TrainingDecember 18, 2024529Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold gives the lowdown on how he built up his claves. Constant and heavy training made a world of difference. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #33 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #34 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #35 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #114 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #115 -Joe Weider's Muscle…

Exercise of the Month (Dec 1981)

TrainingDecember 3, 2024237Views 0Likes 0Comments

A special calf routine is the focus this month Source: Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #15 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #63 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #64 - Muscular Development (December 1980)

Overcoming Stubborn Calves

TrainingDecember 2, 2024223Views 0Likes 0Comments

1959 Mr America Harry Johnson provides insight into calve development. He shows how to work the muscle with a variety of exercises with no more than a barbell and dumbell. Source: Strength & Health (April 1960) Page #34 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #35 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #53 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page…

For Really Rugged “Reeves” Calves….It’s The “Angle” That Makes The “Curves!”

TrainingOctober 14, 2024439Views 0Likes 2Comments

Rico Tomas provides insight into hitting your calves from multiple angles to maximize development. Source: Mr America (March 1961) Page #34 - Mr America (March 1961) Page #35 - Mr America (March 1961) Page #62 - Mr America (March 1961) Page #64 - Mr America (March 1961)

Bob Birdsong’s Zappy Leg Routine

TrainingSeptember 16, 2024391Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Birdsong share how he improved his thighs and calves. His super thighs went from 24" to 27" and his diamond calves from 16.5" to 18.5" in less than a year. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #12 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #13 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #14 - Muscle…

Calves! Show Them No Mercy

TrainingSeptember 6, 2024322Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Birdsong shares his training secrets to increase his calve dimensions by 1 1/2 inches! Source: Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #23 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #24 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #25 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1975) Page #26 - Muscle Builder Power (May 1975)

Exercise of the Month (Oct 1979) Working the Calves

TrainingJuly 25, 2024241Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided a column called "Exercise of the Month". This month the focus is on developing those stubborn calve muscles. Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1979) Page #26 - Muscular Development (Oct 1979) Page #53 - Muscular Development (Oct 1979) Page #54 - Muscular Development (Oct 1979)

BodyBuilding Hints April 1974

TrainingJuly 11, 2024275Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Arm Benders, off center bench presses and calve raises. Source: Muscular Development (Issue April 1974) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Apr 1974) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Apr 1974)

Tom Plat’z Calves

TrainingApril 17, 2024357Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tom Platz provides insight into how he developed his tremendous calves! THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (March 1980) Page #48 - Muscle & Fitness (Mar 1980) Page #49 - Muscle & Fitness (Mar 1980) Page #50 - Muscle & Fitness (Mar 1980) Page #51…

BodyBuilding Hints December 1970

TrainingApril 11, 2024421Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Bent Arm Pullover on Bench, Raise on Toes with Heavy Barbell and the Reverse Push up above Floor. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1970) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970)

Tag: Calves

“No Hills on my Paper Route”…

Little Hints for Building Bigger Muscles

Arnold’s Calves The 500 Hour Investment

Exercise of the Month (Dec 1981)

Overcoming Stubborn Calves

For Really Rugged “Reeves” Calves….It’s The “Angle” That Makes The “Curves!”

Bob Birdsong’s Zappy Leg Routine

Calves! Show Them No Mercy

Exercise of the Month (Oct 1979) Working the Calves

BodyBuilding Hints April 1974

Tom Plat’z Calves

BodyBuilding Hints December 1970

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