Powerlifters: Any reason to train calves?

[Mike_Rojas]

I was just wondering if you powerlifters ever train calves. Is there any reason for a powerlifter to?

 

[argent]

Technically no. They are not really coming into play on any of the 3 powerlifts. Some people do train them sometimes, others don't. I think it's more up to you.

 

[b fold the truth]

Not important to train them hard...but no reason not to do standing calf raises with a bar on your back...

It just might help when you fall fwd with a squat one day...

B True

 

[clint]

iirc the calves contribute about 7% of your squat...so yes, they should be trained frequently and heavy

clint

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[Liftbig]

i beleive calves contribute to stabilizing the knee or something, nothing wrong with stability. but i dont derectly train my calves, they get pumped as hell when i drag so i guess i indirectly train them.

 

[Mike_Rojas]

Thanks guys

 

[IronLion]

I have been doing farmers walks on my tip toes, kinda trying to kill a shitload of birds with a pellet gun.