Powerline seated calf machine

[KSA]

I can get one for a low price.

Have you ever tried that model ?

What's your opinion ?

Thank you.

[dr.chimps]

Looks a bit light/shoddy and those pads are that crappy thin foam. Gonna be too painful to concentrate on calves.  Seated calve machines are not that expensive because the design is pretty simple and not a lot of material. Look for a solid one with good pads (and replacements). Or join a gym.

[The Squadfather]

can't be much worse than most of the models out there but like Dr> Chimps said why not just join a gym, then you get the best calf machine there is, the Standing calf machine.

[Andre Nickatina]

Looks good as long as you're not stacking too much weight.

[Princess L]

I find it rather humorous they show clips being used 


Why would you want device that is so limited in it's use unless you have everything else?   Remember, seated calf raises predominantly target the soleus ~ the gastroc is the "assisting" muscle.

[KSA]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calves.htm#1

Soléaire (soleus)

[KSA]

Better unit, the Lamar seated calf.

[pumpster]

That's a lot of space taken just to work only the smaller, outer part of the calves. Just use the same barbell used for squats or a squat machine and do standing raises, which hits the larger part of the calves.

[The Freakshow]

That's a lot of space taken just to work only the smaller, outer part of the calves. Just use the same barbell used for squats or a squat machine and do standing raises, which hits the larger part of the calves.

Good recommendation for 'economy". However, if he can afford to get a seated calf, he should. Never neglect soleus training. Never I tell ya, never!

[Princess L]

Good recommendation for 'economy". However, if he can afford to get a seated calf, he should. Never neglect soleus training. Never I tell ya, never!

The soleus is also hit when the knee is not flexed.

[The Freakshow]

The soleus is also hit when the knee is not flexed.

It's also hit when you're walking, but that ain't going to make them mass monsters

In all seriousness, if his goal is just fitness I'd agree with you. However, if his goal is bodybuilding he should isolate the soleus for maximum stimulation.

I posted a detailed calf training guide earlier today.


http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=183715.msg2595199#msg2595199

[pumpster]

Good recommendation for 'economy". However, if he can afford to get a seated calf, he should. Never neglect soleus training. Never I tell ya, never!

You know in over 3 decades of training i've never lost any sleep over missing soleus workouts.. If it's for a contest or to address some particular fascination to develop this nether region, sure.

[Vince B]

All variations of that design are not very effective. The problem is the machine must pivot at the hip joint and not underneath it. It is also a good idea to have an adjustable, angled foot rest.