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xweighted -> Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 21 2008 22:13:11)
I know the smith is generally restrictive but as a huge amount of range of motion is not required for this exercise except up and down, who rates these as a good calf exercise? If not, any other sugestions? Thanks

Raskolnikov -> RE: Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 21 2008 22:17:32)
If I had access to a smith machine, I'd probably do them that way

Shicky -> RE: Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 21 2008 23:25:10)
Was my favourite exercise, packed on great muscle and strength in mine through this - used a small platform, had my heels off it so i'd get a get a full ROM. Miss it so much :( crappy seated calf raise

xweighted -> RE: Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 21 2008 23:32:11)
Thanks shicky. i never thought to use a platform. As you say this would give a much greater range of motion. Will definatily give it a try!

v500dj -> RE: Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 22 2008 16:03:47)
I rate them massively. You get a very good range and your in a stable position allowing you to fully focus on the calf. I love the burn i get off doing this excercise! [:D]

R3261 -> RE: Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 22 2008 16:24:07)
good

stephen77 -> RE: Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 22 2008 20:46:06)
smith machines are good for calves. i used this method before for my calves

Incredible Bulk -> RE: Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 24 2008 12:49:52)
i used to pinch a step from the aerobics area and use it as a platform for calf raises on the smith. to stop the bar digging into the legs i placed a 10 kg thin plate across the thighs too love this set up

muscl3s -> RE: Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 24 2008 15:18:04)
the smith machines in my gym seem to stick when the direction of motion is changed (when the weight is more than about 100kg). so i dont use them

JohnOvManchester -> RE: Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 24 2008 18:05:30)
We have a machine with pads, the best machines are the seated ones IMHO. Smith would be OK for calf raises, get a coupe of plates and put them one one another to get a strech.

War Lord -> RE: Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 24 2008 18:12:03)
I like them for standing calf raises, wouldn't touch them for squats mind. The seated machines that rest on your knee's?

JohnOvManchester -> RE: Smith machine calf raises? (Apr. 24 2008 18:19:43)
Yeah, those are my favorite... you have your toes on a metal platform and pads on top of your knee's The thing I don't like about the standing ones is the compresion through your body, you can feel it's a bit of a softer move like some of the force is absorbed... you don't get taht with the seated ones.

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