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Title: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: Jr. Yates on April 13, 2006, 06:13:39 PM

any of you guys do these regularly? I game them a shot after some heavy barbell shrugs just to see what the dealo is. It didn't work too bad.

Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: blondmusclhunk on April 17, 2006, 10:05:01 AM

Never heard of this.   I think shrugs are best but does it feel like it really hits them?

Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: HICKSON on April 17, 2006, 12:47:03 PM

I use it as an excellent burnout movement, great for height..

Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: Jr. Yates on April 17, 2006, 01:01:41 PM

Quote from: blondmusclhunk on April 17, 2006, 10:05:01 AM

Never heard of this.   I think shrugs are best but does it feel like it really hits them?

well I did them after my heavy barbell shrugs. I did them nice and slow and held them at the top for a good 2 second count and i have to tell ya they were incredably sore the next day! my calf maching goes to 400lbs and you can place 45s on it to make it heavier but i stuck with about 250 for the shrugs and it worked nicley....they look retarded but im definatly doing them again.

Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: blondmusclhunk on April 17, 2006, 01:23:55 PM

I might have to try it!!

Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: HICKSON on April 18, 2006, 06:52:07 AM

Quote from: Jr. Yates on April 17, 2006, 01:01:41 PM

well I did them after my heavy barbell shrugs. I did them nice and slow and held them at the top for a good 2 second count and i have to tell ya they were incredably sore the next day! my calf maching goes to 400lbs and you can place 45s on it to make it heavier but i stuck with about 250 for the shrugs and it worked nicley....they look retarded but im definatly doing them again.

Give them two months in your training routine and you will be impressed...

Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: Ursus on April 18, 2006, 07:28:48 AM

i tried using a crappy one at my gym and my shoulder is wrecked now on right hand side. as if the pads which were barely covered dug right into my bone can stil do dips but bench is a no no. also deads cant be done heavily.

im fed up with it lol. doin my hgead in and my bench was really taking off

Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: JPM on April 18, 2006, 07:32:49 AM

Doing shrugs on a standing calf machine has been around for many, many years. It takes the weaker link of the grip (if not using straps) and position of the bar out of the exercise. On occasion your might try doing one side (alternate) at a time to insure strength and muscle balance in the trap area. With the weight resting on the shoulder/traps this exercise becomes more of a Hise Shrug. A great amount of weight can be piled on this movement for good results. No need to do any other shrugging exercise in a workout in this one is done correctly. Good Luck.

PS: Of course if the pads dig into the shoulders than drape a heavy towel(s), baby blanket, etc over the shoulder/trap area. With enought muscle mass on the traps/shoulders there shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: mombasa3 on April 20, 2006, 05:22:48 PM

I loved it when I was at my old gym.  This gym I'm in now is pretty much all free weights and  racks with couple of leg machines thrown in a warehouse.  Cycle it for a while.

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Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: wes mantooth on April 20, 2006, 08:23:42 PM

jpm hit the nail on the head. standing calf raise shrugs are a variation of the hise shrug.

another shrug variation can be done on an angled t bar row. it is called a scapula shrug and is very useful in creating an angular variable to the "shrug" movement for traps

Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: trulytoned on April 22, 2006, 02:01:03 PM

good exercise, although i think it would be bad for the spine

Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: wes mantooth on April 22, 2006, 04:23:41 PM

Quote from: trulytoned on April 22, 2006, 02:01:03 PM

good exercise, although i think it would be bad for the spine

spine compression is part of our game!!!! :D :D

Title: Re: Standing Calf Raise machine........for TRAPS??
Post by: trulytoned on April 22, 2006, 09:56:09 PM

true enough, one of the many sacrifices