First, overall growth depends as much on diet and genetics as it does on training. In other words, all of the training in the world isn't going to do much if you're not eating enough and/or don't have the genetics for big calves.
As far as the workout goes, the real key is to train hard and to train with a mindset of quality reps. Again, aiming for specific reps, sets, etc. doesn't mean much if the intensity of effort is not there.
One of the keys to maximizing your calf workout is to concentrate on getting as high on your toes as possible while flexing your calves as hard as possible. Many people make the mistake of not getting high enough on their toes while resting too much at the bottom stretch position. A tip that Farnk Zane is fond of is to get as high as you can on your toes and hold that position for a count of 5 on each rep; return to the bottom and go right back up. Keep the time spent at the bottom of the motion as short as possible.
Another tip for calves is to stretch them between sets.
Andrew
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