Calf Raise, Weighted Vest

[codem]

My gym's biggest plates are 45lbs, the calf raise fits 6 plates on each side for a combined weight of 540lbs.

I'm doing 5 sets of 10 with an isometric hold on the 10th rep for 10 seconds

This still isn't enough, how do I add more weight?

I'm reading about weighted vests, any suggestions?

I don't feel any burn at 540lbs, it kind of defeats the purpose of doing them.

 

[Cage99]

My gym's biggest plates are 45lbs, the calf raise fits 6 plates on each side for a combined weight of 540lbs.

I'm doing 5 sets of 10 with an isometric hold on the 10th rep for 10 seconds

This still isn't enough, how do I add more weight?

I'm reading about weighted vests, any suggestions?

I don't feel any burn at 540lbs, it kind of defeats the purpose of doing them.

There’s tons on exercises for working your calves. Why aren’t you utilizing the barbell for barbell calf raises?

Whatever machine you’re using; does it allow for you to stretch your calves at the bottom of the movement? Also, why only hold and flex on the final rep? Hold the movement in the stretched position for 3 seconds, slowly raise the weight up, and flex the calf while holding the peak for 3 seconds. This will definitely get you feeling the pump/burn.

Cage

 

[Durro NoHurtNoBigShirt]

I don't feel any burn at 540lbs, it kind of defeats the purpose of doing them.

If you’re not getting a burn with that weight and rep range, then reduce the weight and do higher reps.

 

[codem]

If you’re not getting a burn with that weight and rep range, then reduce the weight and do higher reps.

That's what I started out doing, I did 100 reps total, 50 at a lower weight, 50 at max weight. I didn't feel the lower weight at all so I didn't even count it

That's post pump, and I'm a lean guy... Maybe it's the tren

this is a similar machine btw, but it doesn't have the upper weight option. The one at my gym has better body placement then the one in the picture.

 

[codem]

There’s tons on exercises for working your calves. Why aren’t you utilizing the barbell for barbell calf raises?

Whatever machine you’re using; does it allow for you to stretch your calves at the bottom of the movement? Also, why only hold and flex on the final rep? Hold the movement in the stretched position for 3 seconds, slowly raise the weight up, and flex the calf while holding the peak for 3 seconds. This will definitely get you feeling the pump/burn.

Cage

My gym has mainly just machines, I'm young and on a budget and it's my only affordable option.

 

[Durro NoHurtNoBigShirt]

That's what I started out doing, I did 100 reps total, 50 at a lower weight, 50 at max weight. I didn't feel the lower weight at all so I didn't even count it

That's post pump, and I'm a lean guy... Maybe it's the tren

this is a similar machine btw, but it doesn't have the upper weight option. The one at my gym has better body placement then the one in the picture.

Just keep at it bro you’ll find what works for you. If they’re growing with what you’re doing now keep doing that.

 

[Valdosta]

i go on a leg press and do unilateral calf raises on there. use the opposite leg to stabilize ur knee joint. i had the same problem on those standing calf raises. only calf exercises with a straight leg are worth a damn imo.

credentials/proof its not genetic

 

[codem]

i go on a leg press and do unilateral calf raises on there. use the opposite leg to stabilize ur knee joint. i had the same problem on those standing calf raises. only calf exercises with a straight leg are worth a damn imo.

credentials/proof its not genetic
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To be fair, it might be slightly genetic, I don't have much training on my calves and I was able to push these out easy.

I have to workout twice as hard as some people to get gains on my upper body, whereas my legs just come naturally.

But if that was you on the right, congratulations man! your calves look ripped now.