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2003/11/05, 12:20 PM
I have a decent squat rack type of workout gizmo at home with a good incline/ decline bench. It has the cable pulldown that starts to give with anything over about 150 lbs. I am able to substitute almost all the exercises my routine calls for to get a good workout. Oh yeah, the bench has a leg extension machine that is adequate as long as I use it with single leg extensions or single leg hamstring curls.
The area this set up is lacking to me is in the calf area. I am pterry much limited to single leg calf extensions and calf raises holdind barbells or dumbells. Is there a home machine that won't break the bank which will add some variety to my calf routine. I have incorporated about all the free weight leg stuff I can find on FT. Thanks for the help.
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I live in my own little world. But its ok. They know me here.
Charlie
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2003/11/05, 12:28 PM
http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/91455.html it is on sale for 199$ free shipping
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Eat More, Drink More, and Lift Harder than you thought you could, welcome to Becoming!
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2003/11/05, 01:06 PM
Mutt, I looked at the sight. There are several types of machines there. The one you suggested was a sit-down machine vs the stand-ups. The prices were close. Do you think this sit-down gismo is better than the stand-up? Thanks for the response.
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I live in my own little world. But its ok. They know me here.
Charlie
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2003/11/05, 01:09 PM
Not better just hits the calf from a different angle....I like the seated one my self I find the other places a lot of stress on my ankles where I do not feel that with the seated...can you get to a gym for a dy and try out the machines or is there a gym equipment store near you where you can try them out?
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Eat More, Drink More, and Lift Harder than you thought you could, welcome to Becoming!
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2003/11/05, 01:11 PM
Hey charlie - I don't know how your squat rack is set up but I rigged up a small platform using a 4X4 to stand on and used angle iron for support legs to work my calves. This was on my bench press setup and it works fine as long as I don't have a senior moment and forget to move the bench. :) Didn't have to find space for another unit either.
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2003/11/05, 01:32 PM
Mike, can't use the rig you suggest lest I clonk my head on the overhead assembly. My life seems to be a kalaidaskopic cachaphony of senior moments. It seems though that every day I live beats my previous record for staying alive. Go figure.
Mutt we do have a Sports Consignment place here in our fair city. I'll hop in the hoopty and go check it out.
Thanks guys
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I live in my own little world. But its ok. They know me here.
Charlie
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2003/11/05, 02:27 PM
Why not do seated calf raises with your curling bar. Basicall put a towel down on you lap. Place the BB on your knees loaded with weight and do seated calf raises. I have been doing them and work out great. You do need a towel though to relieve presure on your quads.
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I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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2003/11/05, 02:31 PM
Drew, I can't pick up that much weight off the floor. lol.
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I live in my own little world. But its ok. They know me here.
Charlie
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2003/11/05, 04:36 PM
Hi Charlie...I have the same situation...What I have done lately is donkey raises..I put plates or 4x4's under the end support of my bench; hop on them, make sure it is enough stretch at the bottom, then have my wife straddle me(Dang!Hurts soo good...)If the wife isn't around, I just do the donkey raises body weight only...Donkey raises seem to hit more of my calf, then anything else.....Give it a shot;plus if you can talk the wife into limited or no clothes....Heeeyy-never know....
Good Luck!
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2003/11/05, 05:11 PM
Still curing breast cancer fryer. I'll have to give the donkey thing a try in the future.
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I live in my own little world. But its ok. They know me here.
Charlie
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2003/11/05, 05:32 PM
Ahhh Yes!!!We do what we can, don't we?!
Good luck on the calf exercises...Donkey Raises hurt from the heel to the ole ( ! )...
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