I have 15 inch calves...well one is lagging at 14.75 inches. I am wondering what are some good calf exercises besides the traditional seated calf raise and 45 degree calf raise. I heard that calf raises w/ a dumbell and standing on a wooden stool works the calves due to the ROM with that exercises.
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08-16-2005, 01:01 AM #1he/him/bruh
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Calf Exercises
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08-16-2005, 01:05 AM #2back with half the reps
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some people, myself included, believe turning the foot in or out will emphasize the inner/outer portion of the calf..... ever try that?
do you do any standing calf raises? i do them one leg at a time with a dumbell in my hand standing on a step.
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08-16-2005, 01:07 AM #3he/him/bruh
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No..that's what I was consider doing.Originally Posted by SDFlipStyle“If you think about disaster, you will get it. Brood about death and you hasten your demise. Think positively and masterfully, with confidence and faith, and life becomes more secure, more fraught with action, richer in achievement and experience.”
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08-16-2005, 01:09 AM #4back with half the reps
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Originally Posted by sword_
which? foot position or standing raises?
try both! doing the raises one leg at a time also helps with ankle stability
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08-16-2005, 01:12 AM #5<3 Tea
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high rep work has done wonders for my calves 20+ reps. some times more 50+
also ski jump calve raise with a dip belt are great. try these fruit cakes out with high reps and you'll be screaming
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08-16-2005, 01:15 AM #6he/him/bruh
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Standing raises. Also, is it true that calves respond better to higher reps than low reps, unlike other parts of the body?Originally Posted by SDFlipStyle“If you think about disaster, you will get it. Brood about death and you hasten your demise. Think positively and masterfully, with confidence and faith, and life becomes more secure, more fraught with action, richer in achievement and experience.”
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08-16-2005, 01:16 AM #7<3 Tea
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its different for different peeps, but i like both. although i'd have to say high rep work has been cutting it for me recentlyOriginally Posted by sword_
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08-16-2005, 01:20 AM #8back with half the reps
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gotta do both.Originally Posted by tetsuo
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08-16-2005, 01:21 AM #9<3 Tea
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yepOriginally Posted by SDFlipStyle
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08-16-2005, 06:38 AM #10Ladies Love Squat Butt
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Calves are stubborn little b@stards. They like a lot of work. I do both high and (somewhat) low reps, but I try and keep the weight up high when I'm doing the latter.Originally Posted by sword_
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