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    Powerline seated calf machine

    I can get a used calf machine.

    It's that unit :


    http://fitnessfactory.com/Item.aspx?...ted+Calf+Raise

    Good unit ?

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    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.
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    Originally Posted by RIKTER View Post
    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.
    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.
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    I do standing calf raises with a dipping belt and a calf block.

    Sometimes i also use a dbell.
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    Originally Posted by KSA View Post
    I do standing calf raises with a dipping belt and a calf block.

    Sometimes i also use a dbell.
    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
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    Originally Posted by vikingsrule92 View Post
    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
    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.
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    Seated calf raises

    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
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    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.
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    Smile Great Article

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

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/phano49.htm

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