Powerline seated calf machine

I can get a used calf machine.

It's that unit :


[url]http://fitnessfactory.com/Item.aspx?ItemID=170&ItemLabel=PSC43W%3a+Powerline+Seated+Calf+Raise[/url]

Good unit ?

Thank you.

Seated calf raises aren't essential; standing covers more ground.
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How much are they asking for used, you can get that same machine new at jesupgym for about $115 delivered..I think. Im looking at calf machines also, but im looking for something with a little more padding.

I disagree with Pumster thats its not essential because seated hits a different muscle then only standing much like only doing BP for chest...no one would advocate only doing BP to get a well balanced, developed chest....its not about only doing one or the other its about working them in conjunction with one another.

[QUOTE=RIKTER;25730931]How much are they asking for used, you can get

I disagree with Pumster thats its not essential because seated hits a different muscle then only standing much like only doing BP for chest...no one would advocate only doing BP to get a well balanced, developed chest....its not about only doing one or the other its about working them in conjunction with one another.[/QUOTE]

Seated works the smaller outside part that most don't think of as the calf muscle. Useful to do if there's space and money but most size & development doesn't originate from this exercise. Not essential unless you care about winning contests and want every little detail. It's also easier to do, for those on the lazy side.

I do standing calf raises with a dipping belt and a calf block.

Sometimes i also use a dbell.

[QUOTE=KSA;25745971]I do standing calf raises with a dipping belt and a calf block.

Sometimes i also use a dbell.[/QUOTE]

Ummm, why not just use a barbell? Then you can do more weight and it's a lot more comfortable than a dip belt. Plus you get more evenly distributed weight and an overall better excercise IMO. Personally I don't see the purpose of getting a seated calf machine when you can do them standing but that's just my opinion

[QUOTE=vikingsrule92;25835591]Ummm, why not just use a barbell? Then you can do more weight and it's a lot more comfortable than a dip belt. Plus you get more evenly distributed weight and an overall better excercise IMO. Personally I don't see the purpose of getting a seated calf machine when you can do them standing but that's just my opinion[/QUOTE]

i leave my calf machine loaded all the time....and whenever i walk by it i blast out a whole bunch of reps. i do way more calves now than i ever did before i had the calf machine. it is just another exercise that can be done at home...variety is the one of the keys to growth.

I do my seated calf raises with the smith machine, one of the most useful applications of my smith machine. I normally superset these with standing calf raises. Don't spend the extra unless you have it to spend

I prefer the seated calf machine, I do 300 lbs with the standing, but it kills my upper back. But with seated I do 230, less, but way more comfortable.

For a good discussion of straight leg versus bent leg exercises for the calves look at this...

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You really need a combination to fully develop the calves.
Take care and enjoy the pain of calf training.