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Post by Smoke on Jan 11, 2006 10:01:34 GMT -6
Other than calf raises are there any other exercises specific to you calf muscle?
I got a thing for a nice calf and I want mine back!
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Post by Pam on Jan 11, 2006 10:51:07 GMT -6
You know Smoke I think thats about it. Just variations on a theme.
Here's what I use:
Holding db's, one or both hands, one or two legged. Toes in, straight, and out so you hit it in all directions.
Seated calf raises...hold some db's on your legs and raise away...or a bar. I used to put a board between my legs and bar..but then again I'm a baby.
You could also do standing calf raises with a BB across your back or just holding it down in front of you like if you were doing shurgs.
Thats about all I have come up with for a home gym. I'm sure you could do more if went to a gym and used a sled or something.
Hope that helps.
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Post by Smoke on Jan 11, 2006 11:07:54 GMT -6
Thx for the info.
I usually so standing one leg w/db on opposit side or wide stance..sort of a half squat and raise.
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Post by fish on Jan 17, 2006 18:28:11 GMT -6
Calves are notoriously difficult to grow.
If we all work on the weigh in posts, our calves will take care of themselves.
fish
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Post by Smoke on Jan 18, 2006 5:22:30 GMT -6
Not really looking to "grow" them, just looking for that sculptured rock cut look....like I'll ever have that. lol
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Post by jack on Jan 18, 2006 7:21:08 GMT -6
Smoke, When doing any type of calf raise in the standing position place the balls of your feet on a board or any other raised surface to get more extension and stretch in the exercise. Like Fish said calves are resistant to training and require a lot of high rep exercises to obtain the resultls you desire. Other things that you probably do but work the calves nicely are any type of incline walking, stair climbers,etc. I always thought that wearing high heels was a great calf exercise  . |
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Post by Smoke on Jan 18, 2006 7:26:57 GMT -6
And I bet you have Fantastic calves from wearing those heels!
Thx for the info Jack, I do use a board and have an incline on the treadmill.
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Post by Pam on Jan 18, 2006 8:53:01 GMT -6
Smoke I can attest to the fact that he looks great i heels...ask Kara...and yes Jack thats all I'll say...for now. We'll see how nice you are to me today. My calves were pretty easy to grow, in fact they are the only part of my body that has any definition left. I'm left handed though so that probably has a lot to do with it.  |
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Post by jack on Jan 19, 2006 7:21:19 GMT -6
I wish I would have edited that last sentence before I posted. I'd like to modify that last statement to read " wearing heels would make an excellent calf exercise for women" and for the record Pam has great looking calves(legs) . |
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Post by Smoke on Jan 19, 2006 7:30:45 GMT -6
I don't know Jack...I'm an artist and I have a pretty good imagination, picturing you in heels...gee I can Just see your son's face when he comes home. LOL
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Post by Pam on Jan 19, 2006 9:42:01 GMT -6
Smoke, I'll send you the pic's...he looks pretty good. |
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Post by Smoke on Jan 19, 2006 9:50:03 GMT -6
Cool!, I have that big Epson we can print out poster size and sell them on your web site.
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Post by Pam on Jan 19, 2006 10:33:08 GMT -6
Ha...Jack would love that. We can send the first one to Joe. He just may never deploy again Remember Jack, I'm always watching, always reading and always ready to twist your words. By the way, Kara wants to know if youre done with her shoes? |
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Post by jack on Jan 20, 2006 6:52:32 GMT -6
This is a tough crowd. I'm really going to have watch what I say.......I'll just have to grunt, spit and scratch for a while ........posting some more impressive weight numbers might help too. For now just picture me in Converse All-stars with a hairy back. |
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Post by Smoke on Jan 20, 2006 7:24:44 GMT -6
All depends Jack....what size Converse are you wearing?
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And so my week begins.
Sept 1, 2014 17:43:09 GMT -6
And so my week begins.
Sept 1, 2014 17:43:09 GMT -6