Calf Raises

gpahutch · Post by **gpahutch** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:06 pm

What is the difference between seated calf raises and standing calf raises?
Are different parts of the calves worked? I'm having some issues with the seated variety.

vamp · Post by **vamp** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:21 pm

The seated variety put pressure on the knee and can sometimes pinch at the hip as you do your reps.

By standing you "press" your body weight plus what ever you are lifting. More weight is good! I prefer standing over seated but do them on a block. ie about 2-3" block under toes so you can do full range of motion.

You can use dumb bells, hold plates or use a barbell in the hands or on shoulders.

Cheers

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:13 pm

standing hits the gastoc (back) and seated hits the soleus (side) but really calf raises are a waste of time

gpahutch · Post by **gpahutch** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:55 am

swanso5 wrote:standing hits the gastoc (back) and seated hits the soleus (side) but really calf raises are a waste of time

I agree but they are part of the WM. I was using the leg extension on bench. I ran out of room on the bar to put plates. Then whole bench inched away from me every time I lifted

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:06 pm

load up a bb and lay it across your thighs then..use a towell or pillow for padding

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:14 pm

keep them in, they're part of a plan...i wouldn;t do them much though really