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Title: cybex rotary calf machine
Post by: wild willie on March 03, 2009, 01:26:21 PM

has anyone used this apparatus????

i personally feel it is the single best exercise for calf training!!!!

Title: Re: cybex rotary calf machine
Post by: YoungBlood on March 03, 2009, 03:39:00 PM

It's a good piece. I use one about 70% of the time in my gym while doing calves.
It's like a standing calf raise, but instead of moving your body weight, you move your lower legs. I wouldn't use the piece to replace St. Calf Raises in your workout, but certainly is a great machine to either use as a finishing exercise or alternative for awhile.

Title: Re: cybex rotary calf machine
Post by: wild willie on March 04, 2009, 09:26:00 AM

actually, this is my only movement for calves. I eliminated the standing calf raise years ago( puts too much stress on the lower back).

When I need to switch, I go back to seated calf raises. Every now and then, I perform donkeys (old school) with someone seated on my back.