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  1. M

    How does this program look?

    I'm gonna move from my bro split of chest/arms/legs/back to what I think is the smarter split of push/pull/legs. This is what I've come up with lemme know where to change. PUSH 1: dumbbell press 4x8 2: incline bench 3x8 3: flies 4x8 4a: shoulder press 4x8 4b: lateral raises 4x6 5: tricep rope...
    • MikeCarmody
    • Thread
    • arms barbell bench calf change chest color deadlift dumbbell face flies incline legs press program pull rope rows sea shoulder split squat tricep twist ups
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  2. B

    Rotator calf

    Hi guys, Been going to the gym on and off for approximately 10 years on and off while juggling footy/family. I have put on a fair bit of weight and decided to focus on weight training, 5 days a week, workout would consists of the following: Monday- Chest/Tris Tuesday- Shoulder Wednesday- Back...
    • BigMuhhh
    • Thread
    • biceps bit cal calf chest days exercises family focus footy guys gym injury mornings put rotator run shoulders struggling training week weigh weight workout years
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Injuries and Rehab

  3. For Sale - Samson Seated Military Press

    Selling my Seated Military Press, this is a solid unit manufactured by Samson Barbells in Sydney. Looking for reasonable offers, located Mid North Coast NSW. I can possibly deliver to Sydney or Gold Coast by arrangement. Or swap for a Samson Seated Calf Raise Machine. I have offered it here...
    • Big Mick
    • Thread
    • barbells calf coast facebook gold gym home machine media military north nsw offers possibly press raise reasonable sale sea seated syd sydney uni unit user
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade

  4. New program idea

    What do you guys think of PPP? I'm just looking for something simple. I'm thinking of doing it for the 3 main lifts plus overhead press 4 days a week with hypertrophy/assistance whatever as well. This is what I've put together: Monday Squat PPP Quads Split squats 3 x 15-20 Leg...
    • Russell Coight
    • Thread
    • bit body calf cardio drop end equipment exercises guys gym idea limited main part plan press program rain rear sets simple strength thinking train year
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training

  5. transferrin

    Does anyone know about bloods? This is my iron section. My teacher who is training in nutrition feels I have a lot of symptoms of anaemia but the only thing out of wack is transferrin. How do you get this in your diet? My research says that it's supposed to be formed in the liver...
    • Reide
    • Thread
    • advice bruises calf chicken die diet leg legs men nutrition pain paint pic picture put range research seeking taking teacher thing training uni unit weeks
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Nutrition & Diet

  6. Samson Barbells Seated or Standing Calf Raise.

    Anyone have one for sale??
    • Big Mick
    • Thread
    • anchor barbell barbells bet business calf find for sale gear good hard hey kapow loaded machine machines pump raise results sale samson sea seated standing workout
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  7. F

    Short workouts - MAX-OT?

    From Monday, because of my new job, I'll have to workout early in the morning. I have time for 45 min workouts (at most). I like MAX-OT philosophy and wonder if the following routine makes sense to you atm my numbers are: squat 140kg x 6 deads 170kg x 5 bench 110 kg x 4 (only working sets...
    • fqqs
    • Thread
    • bar bench calf day der extensions job makes max min monday morning press pullups routine rows sense sets short shoulders suggestion suggestions time working workouts
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  8. S

    What calf exercise are more beneficial ?

    Is there only really just calf raises?
    • Soldier
    • Thread
    • add ago ankle beneficial boards calf don exercise exercises hat hill life make massive muscle part place raises remember reverse sport sprints strengthen thi type
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  9. A

    What exercises do you find difficult in your home gym?

    given home gym limitations, what exercises have you struggled with
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • ball bar bosu cage calf core difficult don exercises find give gym hate home home gym limitations machine press rack roma squat rack squats weigh weighted wit
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  10. A

    Weekly Discussion Thread #3

    This weeks topic: Calves. · How do you train them? · Tip/tricks? · Do you believe that calf size is almost entirely genetic? · How big are your calves? Have you grown them significantly? · Thoughts on proper size/proportions? Feel free to discuss anything...
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • big calf calves discuss discussion free gene genetic grow hat hey points proper rain size star starting thoughts thread tip topic train tricks weekly weeks
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions

  11. Calve Machine? Which one to choose?

    Hello all, I'm assisting my gym in selecting new pieces of equipment for later this year. We've already decided on a new powercage, plate loaded shoulder press and 45 degree leg press. I'm trying to get us a specific standing calve raise machine. However the only one I can find from Matrix...
    • Puggy
    • Thread
    • assisting aus australia calf choose effect equipment experience find gym leg loaded machine opinions plate point press product raise shoulder specific standing time view year
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Workout Equipment

  12. Standing calf raises or seated?

    What's you prefered calf exercise? Since training at home I have only been doing standing calf raises in a power rack. However I felt like I could really squeeze my calves more on a seated press. Unfortunately I do not have one of these. Do you train them and if so what is your exercise of...
  13. H

    Calf Training

    First off let me apologize for posting this thread. I understand that this has been done to death. But honestly in the last year i have gained 3.5 inches on my legs and grown in all other areas, but I cannot get my calves to grow. I look like a dickhead having significantly larger upper legs...
  14. K

    Power cage + Lat machine + Calf raise machine + FID Bench + more [MELB]

    gym equipment - lot Located in Albert Park, pickup ONLY Open to offers for single items, but prefer to sell as a lot. **Weight plates are NOT included in sale** 1. Bodyworx Delux Power Cage with Lat Row + attachments 2. Force USA Flat/Incline/Decline Bench + ATTACHMENTS 3. Force USA...
    • krs
    • Thread
    • bench cage calf fid lat machine melb power raise
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade

  15. shoulder and Calf shots

    Has anybody had experience with this, I found that its really painful the shots in calves and shoulders. I thought of trying different spots and OUCH! :cool:

  16. FT SYD samson leg press for samson standing calf raise

    howdy old school heavy duty horizontal leg press that takes standard weight plates up for trade for a Samson standing calf raise (if there is one out there) usual wear, tear and rust for a 20 plus year old machine can exercise both legs together or separate as there is a removable pin (not...
  17. K

    Power cage + Lat machine + Calf raise machine + FID Bench + more [MELB]

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    • krs
    • Thread
    • bench cage calf fid lat machine melb power raise
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  18. H

    Samson Seated calf raise machine

    Hi All, I am after a samson seated calf raise machine willing to pay to have one of these babies your help will be much appreciated.:)
  19. A

    Workout Of The Week - What Is The Best Calf Building Workout?

    With the latest talk of Calves , i thought it would be fitting for this weeks "Work out of the Week" to be What Is The Best Calf Building Workout? Big arms, ripped abs are something that everyone wants , but calves seem to the be neglected part that only bodybuilders care about E It was...

  20. July Calf Challenge

    Good Evening, I'm throwing up a July calf challenge. The Challenge: To train calves everyday for the month of July. The Reason: To get my calves to grow. The Method: train calves everyday for a minimum of 5 working sets. I will take before and after photos. Flexed and relaxed. Who's in? :D...
    • Shrek
    • Thread
    • calf challenge july
    • Replies: 438
    • Forum: challenges
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