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A Different Abdominal Exercise...REALLY!
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AlphaWolf93
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Definitely one of the best ab exercises I've ever done. Thanks for that one Nelson.
BTW, the first time I did the calf routine, I had trouble walking afterwards (and of course it took 2 days for the pain to really hit).
Well, knowing how good it was, when I changed up from the sit-down machine to the Smith (after not doing it for 2 weeks) I pushed too hard. I had to take a day off from work because I couldn't walk. My calves swelled up like rocks and were in serious pain.
I would advise anyone who does the calf exercise to start with about 30-40 reps, see how they feel a couple of days afterwards so they know what to do the next week. But hey, at least I know it works.
BTW, the first time I did the calf routine, I had trouble walking afterwards (and of course it took 2 days for the pain to really hit).
Well, knowing how good it was, when I changed up from the sit-down machine to the Smith (after not doing it for 2 weeks) I pushed too hard. I had to take a day off from work because I couldn't walk. My calves swelled up like rocks and were in serious pain.
I would advise anyone who does the calf exercise to start with about 30-40 reps, see how they feel a couple of days afterwards so they know what to do the next week. But hey, at least I know it works.
ham2 said:
What I propose isn't a superset. Did you read the article? You shouldn't be able to hit a targeted rep range. That's the key.
no, there wasn't a target...i just wasn't unable to do more without stopping and if i stop, it's over
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Pick only one calve exercise. (I prefer the seated calve raise.) Your goal will be to reach 75 reps.
Use a weight that you would normally choose for a twenty rep set.
Complete the 20 reps and continue until you can't do another rep.
Rest just long enough for the burning to subside (no longer than 10 seconds) and continue with as many reps as possible, even if it's only 5 reps at a time.
Proceed in this fashion until you reach the target goal of 75.
That's it! Total time? Under 4 minutes. Granted, it's a very painful four minutes, but four minutes nonetheless.
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that's what i tried to do.
i only switched from seated to standing because with calves you do need a certain weight, too ( you said yourself they're so hard to get growing because after all they're used to wrestling our weight 24-7-365 ).
If i dropped to say 50kg seated i could do 100 reps, but what would be the point?
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Pick only one calve exercise. (I prefer the seated calve raise.) Your goal will be to reach 75 reps.
Use a weight that you would normally choose for a twenty rep set.
Complete the 20 reps and continue until you can't do another rep.
Rest just long enough for the burning to subside (no longer than 10 seconds) and continue with as many reps as possible, even if it's only 5 reps at a time.
Proceed in this fashion until you reach the target goal of 75.
That's it! Total time? Under 4 minutes. Granted, it's a very painful four minutes, but four minutes nonetheless.
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that's what i tried to do.
i only switched from seated to standing because with calves you do need a certain weight, too ( you said yourself they're so hard to get growing because after all they're used to wrestling our weight 24-7-365 ).
If i dropped to say 50kg seated i could do 100 reps, but what would be the point?
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AlphaWolf93
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I do a weight that I can only do for about 20 reps, then take 6-8 second breaks in between. After the initial 20 or so, I can only do about 3-5 consecutive reps before having to take another 8 second rest. I did about 83 last night before my calves got pissed at me.
I've noticed better growth and more muscle involvement using the Smith with a step. My next step will be with a barbell on the rack.
I've noticed better growth and more muscle involvement using the Smith with a step. My next step will be with a barbell on the rack.
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