Calf Machines for Big Guys?

[skeleton_keys]

Hey all...I've owned a Powertec Squat/Calf for a year, and I'm tired of it. I'm 6'3", and having to squat way down just to get under it is ridiculous. Does anybody know of a good, reasonably inexpensive (0-500 dollars-ish) standing calf machine that's tall enough to fit a tall guy?

I thought about just making a calf block and doing one-legged dumbbell calf raises, but I'm not sure if I could get enough weight that way.

[FootBallBeast]

Hey all...I've owned a Powertec Squat/Calf for a year, and I'm tired of it. I'm 6'3", and having to squat way down just to get under it is ridiculous. Does anybody know of a good, reasonably inexpensive (0-500 dollars-ish) standing calf machine that's tall enough to fit a tall guy?

I thought about just making a calf block and doing one-legged dumbbell calf raises, but I'm not sure if I could get enough weight that way.

I don't think they have those, since it wouldn't really be profitable. You could just get a leg press/hack squat or use a barbell.

[Skidmarx]

Maybe you should look around for a used smith machine, if you have the room. I do my standing calf raises on mine, as well as other exercises.

[booger_dee]

Hey all...I've owned a Powertec Squat/Calf for a year, and I'm tired of it. I'm 6'3", and having to squat way down just to get under it is ridiculous. Does anybody know of a good, reasonably inexpensive (0-500 dollars-ish) standing calf machine that's tall enough to fit a tall guy?

I thought about just making a calf block and doing one-legged dumbbell calf raises, but I'm not sure if I could get enough weight that way.

Don't know what model you have, but I have the one with the catch handle that goes thru the main upright. Instead of just letting it hang down, I put the bottom of the handle pointed up. That's about another 5 inches. It's scary looking, but I've never had it slip off.