Hi guys, I want to do more seated calf raises as I feel they hit my calfs in a different way than standing barbell calf raises. Prob is, I dont have a seated calf raise machine at home. I can use a dumbbell but the highest way the dumbbell can go up to is 120 lbs which is still pretty much light for my calves, any ideas on what I could/should do?
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Thread: Seated Calf Raises
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01-02-2013, 06:29 PM #1
Seated Calf Raises
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01-02-2013, 06:37 PM #2
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01-02-2013, 06:42 PM #3
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01-02-2013, 06:44 PM #4
THX BRU LOL
http://www.sears.com/powerline-seate...p-00611390000P
found that cheap!! its only a calf raise machine so who needs high quality-- what do u guys think!!??
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01-02-2013, 06:47 PM #5
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01-02-2013, 06:56 PM #6
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01-02-2013, 07:01 PM #7
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01-02-2013, 07:07 PM #8
I had a light commercial Nautilus seated calf machine years back but sold it because I wanted to free up space. If you have plenty of space its a nice piece. Alternatively, if you have a smith machine you can do a seated calf on it (though it feels far less natural). I do mine using a power rack, bar, shoulder pad, and an aerobic step or calf block.
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01-02-2013, 07:19 PM #9
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01-02-2013, 07:25 PM #10
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http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/sgd/3473939126.html Be patient. I am not familiar with this one and would not offer full asking price. Stuff like this comes up quite often. Better quality will come if you are patient. Icarian, Bodymasters, Magnum, Nebula, Cybex are brands that you should look for. Vertical/angled weight horns tend to be better designs than horizontal.
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01-02-2013, 07:41 PM #11
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Generally speaking, seated calf machines work on a 3:1 ratio, meaning your calves feel as though they're lifting 3x the amount of weight you have loaded on the machine. I do sets of 10-12 with 160lbs on my seated calf machine, so I'd have to load a barbell across my knees with 480lbs to achieve the same results.
Keep an eye on CL. Decent home-grade machines (Parabody, Body Solid, Nautilus, etc) show up in this area fairly often for $100 or less, with most of them falling in the $40-$60 range.
You want one with a solid hinge (no wobble or side-to-side sway) and block-style knee pads, not those round foam things that compress easily. You don't want to feel that steel bar digging into your legs every time you use it."What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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01-02-2013, 08:03 PM #15
nice.. what about this little devil here
http://longisland.craigslist.org/spo/3494480354.html
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01-02-2013, 08:12 PM #16
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I think that one is worth looking at in person. Keep in mind, these things typically aren't fast movers. There usually aren't people lining up to grab them when they show up on CL, so you have a bit of leverage when it comes time to negotiate.
I'd go look at it with two 20's, a 10, and a couple 5's in my pocket, and start the negotiation somewhere around $40. You ought to be able to take that one home for $50-60.
I paid $40 for mine, but the seller originally had it listed for over $100."What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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01-02-2013, 08:18 PM #17
Thank you my man- its a bit far from me-- like 45 mins - an hour.. but I guess if the price is right then hey.
im gonna also call this one for 250.. but im thinking to offer 100.. think ill get it?http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/sgd/3473939126.html
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01-02-2013, 08:25 PM #18
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01-02-2013, 08:28 PM #19
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01-02-2013, 08:34 PM #20
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I would get on it and demo it to see if you like it first. If I didnt like something about it, I wouldnt get it. More deals will come. It just depends on the seller but I doubt you will get it for less than $150 but there is nothing wrong with starting lower. Most (not all) experienced Craigslist sellers will list an item a little higher than what they will actually take because they know that there are Stasher1's out there that will beat them down on price.
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01-02-2013, 08:34 PM #21
AHH MAN INDUCT ME IN THE CREW!!!!! Whole garage full of equipment = nothing new. Heh, and i have a job now and can technically pay for a gym memebership-- but deal with the lines, the gas money, the parking, the time, waiting for equipment------heeeeeeeeeallllllllllllllllll noooooo!!
tomorrow is go-time on that cybex, hopefully that bitch is mine!!
worst comes to worst i'd take the 75 dollar one but we'll see.
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01-02-2013, 11:19 PM #22
What Gregg says.... buy the brands he mentioned used. Don't buy that terrible sears thing...
Yes, that cybex one is decent.
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01-02-2013, 11:23 PM #23
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01-03-2013, 08:31 AM #24
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01-03-2013, 08:37 AM #25
It looks to be in excellent condition... I'd, get it at 250.00. Or I'd keep looking. Even heavily discounted that cybex has to be 450 new after discount. Probably retails at 650.00ish although Id have to check
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01-03-2013, 09:10 AM #26
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$250 is a little high, but that is a quality calf raise. That is the exact model I have and I do not plan on ever buying another. In fact I had a hammer strength one in next to new condition and got rid of it because I liked the Cybex better. If your choice is between $250 for a Cybex that you will have forever and a NYBarbell I would grab the Cybex if your budget allows.
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01-03-2013, 10:13 AM #27
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01-03-2013, 10:21 AM #28
Cybex is 3 times as good. Get that for 250 or try to find it for 200 elsewhere, but might take a few.months. If I.were in your shoes id pay the 250. And.get the.cybex...
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01-03-2013, 11:21 AM #29
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01-03-2013, 12:05 PM #30
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I've a few comments on this thread. I recently bought a new Body-Solid seated calf raise, GSCR349. I paid far less than the nearly $600 price tag and it is a beast, though it does not come with Oly weight horn adapters. I looked for a quality calf raise on cl and didn't find anything to my liking. So, I bought new. Not a problem since I've socked away some money from gear flipping.
Regarding the Cybex, without knowing anything about condition or the particular model, $250 strikes me as a reasonable amount from equipment from that company. Yes, you could do better, but you may not see another one again for a long time. Patience and luck (and possibly not being picky) are the requirements for a successful home gym used gear buyer. There's no sin in paying close to market rate for good equipment.
Finally, I wanted to comment on something deadwoodgregg said:
Most (not all) experienced Craigslist sellers will list an item a little higher than what they will actually take because they know that there are Stasher1's out there that will beat them down on price.You need a good rack, a bench, and a 300-lb Olympic weight set. Now, what was your question?
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