Nelson Montana, since you're back I have to Thank you!

[Nelson Montana]

Nice to hear all the positive input. I have to admit it took years of trail and error before coming up with this concept which now seems so simple. I'd imagine it would work well for forearms as well since they are also mostly slow twitch red muscle fibers. I haven't tried it though since my forearms are my only genetically gifted bodypar. Well, one of them. : )

Since most everybody hates training calves the concept of working them just 4 minutes a week is pretty attractive, especially when it's the best way to go.

 

[CO B-man]

Nelson,
What kind of suggestions do you have for strengthening Ligaments and tendons. I need to focus on them for a while before I snap something. I think I forget about them after a while but they are very important to keep strengthened in ordet to avoid uneccesary injury?

 

[lartinos]

I'm glad nelsons back, anyone who contributes in a positive way helps the board.

 

[Nelson Montana]

Nelson,
What kind of suggestions do you have for strengthening Ligaments and tendons. I need to focus on them for a while before I snap something. I think I forget about them after a while but they are very important to keep strengthened in ordet to avoid uneccesary injury?

High rep partials and mildly ballistic stretching.

 

[Mac173]

I tried the 75 rep calf workout today and it worked very well.
It was a little differant from my typical calf workout, although I used a little too much weight and only made it to 55.

 

[mrwhiterightsnow]

wb nelson, long time no see

 

[Nelson Montana]

I tried the 75 rep calf workout today and it worked very well.
It was a little differant from my typical calf workout, although I used a little too much weight and only made it to 55.

The idea is to rest just long enough until you can do more until you reach 75. You could have done an extra 20 at some point. Unless you do, you're not really getting the full effect.

 

[CO B-man]

High rep partials and mildly ballistic stretching.

Simple as the obvious hah, lol!?
No special techniques you have read about or come up with over the years?
I was hoping for another 4 minute deal for them! oh well! I'm on it.

 

[Mac173]

The idea is to rest just long enough until you can do more until you reach 75. You could have done an extra 20 at some point. Unless you do, you're not really getting the full effect.

The thing was that I didn't start w/ 75's I had already done 4sets on the calf raise and then moved onto them next. My last couple sets I wasn't getting more than 2 or 3 per set. Great exercise though because calves are a real weakpoint for me. Over 2" smaller than arms.