Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Email: faz@fazlifts.co.uk
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Are seated calf raises a waste of time or the missing piece in your lower leg development? In this video, I break down the science, biomechanics, and real-world results behind why you should absolutely include seated calf raises in your training despite what Mike Israetel recently claimed.
We’ll dissect the Kinoshita study, discuss the role of the soleus (which makes up 60–70% of your calf mass), and explain why bodybuilders like Arnold, Dorian, and Nick Walker still use seated raises today. You’ll also learn the exact setup I use to get the most out of this misunderstood movement.
Timestamps:
00:00 Mike Israetel’s seated calf take
00:25 Why this even matters
01:05 The misunderstood study
02:15 Soleus vs. gastro: key difference
03:10 What the science actually shows
04:00 Why pros still use it
05:10 Shape, not just size
06:00 How to train it right
07:00 Final thoughts + next steps
📲 Train with me on Boostcamp: https://www.boostcamp.app/#fazlifts
🎯 Next watch: This Is Why Your Legs Aren’t Growing (And You're Getting Hurt) youtu.be/RPSWY74BIpk?si=xu8rOoXyfUilFmlo
#calftraining #seatedcalfraise #fazlifts #hypertrophytraining #mikeisraetel #naturalbodybuilding #legday #boostcamp
Instagram: instagram.com/fazlifts/?hl=en
Website: fazlifts.com
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#teamfaz #hypertrophy #fullbody #fbr #musclegrowth #diet #fatloss #teamfaz #bulk #muscle #stronglifts #5x5 #531 #wendler #GVT #greyskull5x5 #fazlifts #meta #dps
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Email: faz@fazlifts.co.uk
Coaching Enquiries? f0519b4hzes.typeform.com/to/jPdrSVOk
Are seated calf raises a waste of time or the missing piece in your lower leg development? In this video, I break down the science, biomechanics, and real-world results behind why you should absolutely include seated calf raises in your training despite what Mike Israetel recently claimed.
We’ll dissect the Kinoshita study, discuss the role of the soleus (which makes up 60–70% of your calf mass), and explain why bodybuilders like Arnold, Dorian, and Nick Walker still use seated raises today. You’ll also learn the exact setup I use to get the most out of this misunderstood movement.
Timestamps:
00:00 Mike Israetel’s seated calf take
00:25 Why this even matters
01:05 The misunderstood study
02:15 Soleus vs. gastro: key difference
03:10 What the science actually shows
04:00 Why pros still use it
05:10 Shape, not just size
06:00 How to train it right
07:00 Final thoughts + next steps
📲 Train with me on Boostcamp: https://www.boostcamp.app/#fazlifts
🎯 Next watch: This Is Why Your Legs Aren’t Growing (And You're Getting Hurt) youtu.be/RPSWY74BIpk?si=xu8rOoXyfUilFmlo
#calftraining #seatedcalfraise #fazlifts #hypertrophytraining #mikeisraetel #naturalbodybuilding #legday #boostcamp
Instagram: instagram.com/fazlifts/?hl=en
Website: fazlifts.com
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#teamfaz #hypertrophy #fullbody #fbr #musclegrowth #diet #fatloss #teamfaz #bulk #muscle #stronglifts #5x5 #531 #wendler #GVT #greyskull5x5 #fazlifts #meta #dps
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