To build calves, you have to increase their trainability – their potential to improve. Calves have three things that reduce their trainability:
You need to attack the first two elements. So, do every rep in a way to increase the time under tension and get rid of the contribution of the stretch reflex so that the muscles do all the work.
Here's pro-bodybuilder Mark Dugdale doing something very much like this:
Have access to a Prowler or weighted sled? Try this:
Rest 2 minutes and repeat 2-3 more times.
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