Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 I have noticed that i get a much better pump on the calf raise machine if i am NOT wearing shoes. Does this harm my calves at all? When i wear shoes they seem to slip off the steps and i can't lift as much weight-nor do i get the same burn afterwards. THANKS bobby jett iowa city, iowa ----------------- From: Bobbler The Juggler Yes, I have a re-occuring injury similar to the way yours sounds. I suggest you reduce your weight until you can lift in a very controlled manner (IE not straining on the last reps... where you might twist funny.. and reinjure the same ligament, tendon, or cerviocal disc). In my case the injury is two of the cervical disc's (neck). And I get the knife blade in the back spasm because of a pinched nerve way higher up in my neck. If your injury is something different, I still think reducing weight is the thing to do, because I believe that kind of weight lifting helps heal. Gradually add on weight (my shoulder blades, and left shoulder took ***MONTHS* of this kind of babying... before I could add weights... and it felt pitiful at the time... but I felt this was the only way to work thru it). Bob Mckee Atlanta GA USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 It shouldn't harm your calves any, but might I recommend wrestling shoes? They're grippier than bare feet, they're less puncturable, and they're pretty darn good for deadlifting and squatting because of the perfectly flat sole. McClinch Blacksburg, VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Agree with here. I highly recommend wrestling shoes for calf training (and other exercises). Much personal success as well as with clients/athletes. J. McConnell Eternally Transformed Fitness Ent. Fairhope, AL www.etfitness.com ----- Original Message ----- From: McClinch <cmcclinc@...> > It shouldn't harm your calves any, but might I recommend wrestling > shoes? They're grippier than bare feet, they're less puncturable, and > they're pretty darn good for deadlifting and squatting because of the > perfectly flat sole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2002 Report Share Posted January 11, 2002 I can't comment on wrestling shoes but I use 'surf runners' - I think they are designed for surfers/wind surfers. I wouldn't use them for squats as they provide no ankle support but they are good for deadlift - thin with excellent grip. Stuart Wadley Shetland, Scotland ----------- From: Vince McConnell Agree with here. I highly recommend wrestling shoes for calf training (and other exercises). Much personal success as well as with clients/athletes. From: McClinch <cmcclinc@...> > It shouldn't harm your calves any, but might I recommend wrestling > shoes? They're grippier than bare feet, they're less puncturable, and > they're pretty darn good for deadlifting and squatting because of the > perfectly flat sole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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