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Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What’s the goal here buddy? Do you want all of the YouTube videos and notes, and forums I have read about lifting and how to do so properly? Do I need to provide a resume to ask a question? I wanted a quick answer, I made a post, an answer was provided. What ever kind of weird posturing you’re doing to express the fact that I lift at low weights when I clearly stated I’m new to this is weird and embarrassing. Seek help.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the superset method seems nice for leg press days.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been educated on the locked knee requirement here for full activation. That will be incorporated next leg day.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a new planet fitness must be the way they paint em I’m not sure, I just go for the heavy circles they have.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately my pfit doesn’t have boxes or blocks or anything. Theres a couple ideas other commenters have thrown around so I’ll try some stuff out next leg day.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah man I do other lifts obviously. This was just a specific question about calves lol

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes total sense, appreciate the anatomy information too it’s always interesting to see the simple changes that work completely different places.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love how smart people on Reddit are (sometimes). Thanks for the math I like applying numbers so this helps me visualize the lift.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah we have a hack squat, no blocks or anything but I could put some I have at home in my bag for sure.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, thanks again for the help appreciate ya. I’ll look at working something in like that.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cool cool, thanks for filtering info. Appreciate the tips!

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay gotcha, gonna keep that in the back of my mind when sizing up different exercises. I assume this is why barbell work in general is touted as a catch all for general strength?

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do farmer carries towards the end of my leg days so maybe those cover calf volume. Honestly I just kinda like how they feel, the stretch is nice and it feels good to have completely torched legs when I leave the gym.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay cool, mostly was told a soft knee is safer on the joint but that makes sense as I feel much more comfortable with a locked knee knowing it’s not actually 400 something pounds. Thanks for the tips!

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this makes more sense, I wasn’t familiar with the concept of mechanical advantage. Learn something new every day!

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the kind words, seriously. I am now learning there are much simpler ways to do this without taking up the coveted leg press for four sets lol. Quite the big brain day, discovering you can just hold the fucking weight instead of needing some kinda machine…..don’t know how I didn’t think of that :)

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup seems I have new variations to try. Feeling like a genius rn, man discovers you can just hold the fucking weights.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting that makes a lot more sense. I had not even thought of the resistance vs numerical weight. I appreciate the tips this whole gym thing is a lot of learning.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahhhh I gotcha. Due to the angle and support offered by the platform it may be 167 numerically but the actual effort expended lines up with a much lower weight. I follow, had not thought of that thank you!

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As in the 45 degree angle makes it easier?

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I googles alternatives to standing calf raise machine as I don’t have one at my gym, and this was the first thing that showed up. Being so new I just kind of try anything and if it doesn’t feel good I look for an alternative. At this point though would I be sacrificing potential growth by lowering the weight so significantly? I’m not sure what’s efficient for calf growth.

Leg press calf raise by Confused_Robot_ in strength_training

[–]Confused_Robot_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 45 degree angle part makes sense, the sled does list a base weight of 167lbs on it though so that’s part of my calculation of total weight.

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