I'm looking for ideas on how to do standing calf raises at home.
My dilemma is this:
-I currently do standing one-legged calf raises with a dumbbell in one hand. The other hand is used for balance. However this is not the best situation as my heaviest db (powerblock) is 60lbs...not enough weight.
-I have 300lbs+ of freeweights and a barbell. This works well for calf raises from a flat foot, but I would like to get a full stretch. Unfortunately keeping balance on a block with the necessary weight is too difficult.
-I have tried a dip belt, but you can only hang so many plates.
Items I have to work w/:
-Squat stand
-FID bench
-Barbell + freeweights
-Powerblocks up to 60lbs
Any of you have something that works for you?
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Thread: Calf raises @ home
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05-30-2005, 07:46 PM #1
Calf raises @ home
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05-30-2005, 09:59 PM #2
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05-31-2005, 01:56 AM #4
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I do calf raises on the end of my treadmill, allows me to give them a big stretch. I've found that my calves have responded better when using high reps. Try using a plank of wood, or a brick or something like that.
I've also found that skipping while staying on my toes gives my calves a real good burn.
good luck!
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05-31-2005, 07:26 AM #5
I too am a home lifter. I've stacked 3 2x10s and screwed them together then added a 2x4 outrigger for stability. Then I glued on a sheet of sand paper for traction. Works great. I know it doesn't translate well to e-paper so if you want to see it I'll get a pic this afternoon.
My squat rack is fairly tall so I lean the bar against it and calf lift away.
For seated calf raises I set the dumbell on my knee,(my biggest is 75# ) put my foot on the lift block and rep 30 to 50 times depending on how much burn I can stand.
Hope this helps
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