They say calves are the most stubborn muscles but if you follow Steve Reeve's routine you will be rewarded. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967)
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The Donkey Calve Raise was a favorite calve builder of the Silver Era bodybuilders. Reeves, Grimek, Delinger, Pearl and Scott used the exercise extensively to build their impressive lower legs. Great exercise when you haven't got access to calve building machines. Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1969)
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Frank Zane trains calves.
Frank Zane explains his training and methodology behind his calve training in participation for the 1976 Mr Olympia.
Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Apr 1977)
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Back in the 1970's calve development was seen as a very important part of bodybuilding.
A great article of the effort needed to develop calves. The calves MUST be attacked from all angles and be more or less SHOCKED into growth!
Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972)
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