Nothing puts on size like shrugs done on a standing calf raise machine. Think about it 500, 800, 1000+ lbs is more than most can grip [even with straps] but its not more than the traps can move.
After each and every set of standing cald raises I do a set of shrugs; heck I’m already there.
Some strength coaches even advocate this exercise; although be aware that the potential for soft tissue injury is increased since the contracting muscle is also being compressed by the pads.
[quote]sapasion wrote:
Nothing puts on size like shrugs done on a standing calf raise machine. Think about it 500, 800, 1000+ lbs is more than most can grip [even with straps] but its not more than the traps can move. [/quote]
that’s funnny a standing calf machine with more then 500lbs on it, heck the most i’ve seen in a long time has been 300lbs. you’re right though that can be a effective alternative to reg. shrugs
[quote]afterlord wrote:
sapasion wrote:
Nothing puts on size like shrugs done on a standing calf raise machine. Think about it 500, 800, 1000+ lbs is more than most can grip [even with straps] but its not more than the traps can move.
that’s funnny a standing calf machine with more then 500lbs on it, heck the most i’ve seen in a long time has been 300lbs. you’re right though that can be a effective alternative to reg. shrugs
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At my gym, the standing calf-raise has a pylon upon which you can place plates. I think the internal weight stack goes up to about 320 pounds… and you can place about 5 or 6 45-pound plates on top of that. Not bad. Never used it for shrugs, though.