Big Mick
"2014 - Kunce of the year"
That went through my mind as well, I think I want a seated calf raise machine if I can find one.
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Samson Barbells Seated or Standing Calf Raise.
That went through my mind as well, I think I want a seated calf raise machine if I can find one.
White_Lie
Look at Moi, I'm a Kunce
Shrek's got a saggy bum from what I hear so it's easy for him to do it...
Acme
New member
White_Lie
Look at Moi, I'm a Kunce
Yes, the gastrocnemius is essentially what you see, the larger outer muscle while the soleus sits behind it. See pic below..but you'll also have muscles in the front of the leg, along the shin
You pretty much rule out gastrocnemius assistance when the knee is bent, so seated half raises and toe presses on a leg press with bent knees for example will target the soleus much more effectively than standing calf raises alone.
I also read something interesting today that I'm going to try and that is doing them barefoot and with the big toe 'flexed'/extended upwards as it creates a better stretch on the muscle.
Acme
New member
Yes, the gastrocnemius is essentially what you see, the larger outer muscle while the soleus sits behind it. See pic below..but you'll also have muscles in the front of the leg, along the shin
You pretty much rule out gastrocnemius assistance when the knee is bent, so seated half raises and toe presses on a leg press with bent knees for example will target the soleus much more effectively than standing calf raises alone.
I also read something interesting today that I'm going to try and that is doing them barefoot and with the big toe 'flexed'/extended upwards as it creates a better stretch on the muscle.
i want the inside one bigger how to do that
White_Lie
Look at Moi, I'm a Kunce
The inner muscle or the inner head of the outer muscle?
Increasing the size of the soleus will give more overall size to the calf area but the majority of the definition will come from the gastrocnemius.
You will struggle to increase one head of the muscle more than the other, the shape will essentially come down to genetics but changing the angle of your foot (inwards, straight and outwards) will ensure you're hitting it as best as possible
....waits for the "that's shit, all you'll do is break your knees" responses...
Acme
New member
you know that bally type muscle they all have
how do you know when your hitting it
thanks
White_Lie
Look at Moi, I'm a Kunce
That's the gastrocnemius.
Standing calf raises. Lots of volume and variants. Different weights, rep ranges, foot position etc. Pause and squeeze at the top for 3-5 seconds
Acme
New member
can you post a pic of yours
White_Lie
Look at Moi, I'm a Kunce
No.
Acme
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Big Mick
"2014 - Kunce of the year"
Because my whole gym is Samson Barbells Equipment.
And I like buying and using equipment made from BHP Steel with Australian Made Quality, rather than recycled baked bean cans.