Calf Block
£79.00
- Quickly becoming THE must-have calf block.
- Strong – can be driven over by a fork lift!
- 9 cm high, 51 cm long, 23 cm wide.
- Hard wearing heavy duty grip.
- Extremely stable design.
In stock
Some people naturally have big calves. If you’re not one of them, don’t give up. You can still make good progress on what nature gave you by working your calves with a variety of rep ranges and angles.
Our Calf Block helps you compete with the genetic lottery by training your calves as a major muscle group.
The Ironmaster Calf Block is a versatile bit of kit for your home gym. Whether you are a beginner or someone who’s been working away at your calves for decades, you will soon feel the benefits of this product.
Punish your calf muscles with standing calf raises, seated calf raises and donkey calf raises by combining our Calf Block plus the Ironmaster IM1500, Ironmaster IM2000, Ironmaster Quick-Lock Dumbbells, Ironmaster Barbells or practically any other weightlifting equipment!
(Animated gif of standing calf raises with IM2000 (from Sam’s Fitness)
“Calf blocks are one of those items that some will skip when outfitting a home gym; they should not skip this item. There are so many uses for a solid calf block.” – Steven T
Why use the Ironmaster Calf Block?
Ironmaster is an industry leader in home strength training equipment. We are constantly striving to produce the best, hard-wearing equipment, guaranteed to last you a lifetime. Good equipment is something you should only have to purchase once for your home gym. So why settle for anything less than the best?
Super Stable
The ergonomically designed calf block is 9cm tall and 51cm wide, with tried and tested grip tape on the top to keep your feet locked in position and the same grip tape on the bottom to prevent movement. These features give you a sturdy piece of equipment you can rely on.
Super Strong
Solid equipment is essential if you are serious about setting up a home gym. Our all-welded extra heavy gauge steel is about as robust as it gets! Check out this clip of a forklift driving over one of our Calf Blocks!
Do you have shorter legs?
Not everyone has long levers. If you’ve got shorter legs, just sit the Calf Block at the end of the Super Bench when you do flat bench presses (it acts as a raised platform).
(image – grey/yellow Nike trainers)
Buy it once, buy it right.
You can see that our calf block is built to last. Our design, durability and build quality means you will never have to purchase another calf block again. This is not just another cheap calf block, this exactly what you need in your home gym.
“This is a perfect addition if you’re looking to buff those calves up.” – Mark N
At Ironmaster we believe that no home gym should be held back by its equipment. Focus on your workout, not on your equipment. No stress, no fuss, no frustration. After all, isn’t that why you decided to train at home?
Exercise with the Ironmaster Calf Block
Standing Calf Raise
Isolate the calf muscles with this exercise. Using either the IM2000 Smith machine or a barbell, get into position with the bar across your shoulders, and the balls of your feet on the calf block with your heels extending off it.
You can also do standing calf raises with dumbbells held by your sides. Raise your heels by flexing your calves and extending your ankles as high as possible. Your knees should be kept in position. Return to the starting position slowly and repeat.
Seated Calf Raise
Sit on the flat Super Bench either under the IM2000 bar or with a barbell across your lower thighs (about target 10 cm above your knees) or a dumbbell resting on each thigh. Position your feet on the calf block as per the standing calf raise and raise up on your toes as high as possible, squeezing your calf muscles. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Donkey Calf Raise
This is a great calf exercise which you can do with the IM2000 while bent over with the padded bar across your tailbone area, or with a training partner sitting on your lower back. Complete the donkey calf raise movement as per the standing calf raise, returning to the starting position and repeating.
“Very sturdy and secure. Non-slip. Nice and compact as well so easy to store and transport. Like all of the Ironmaster equipment, it is a very high quality and feels good to use.” – Dawn
This is more than just a Calf Block. This is the opportunity to push yourself to the limit knowing your equipment is durable and reliable. As you continue you journey to excellence, we’ll be here for you every step of the way with everything you need for the perfect training set up.
Posted by Lindsay Published on
Excellent for small calves! I have chicken legs so I’ve been told. This is a perfect addition if you’re looking to buff those calves up. Since I work out at more at home using my Ironmaster gym, I needed something work out my calves just like I did at my local gym. With the many different exercise positions the IM2000 provides this calf block supplements calf exercises very well just like at my local gym.
Posted by Dawn Published on
Very strudy and secure. Non-slip. Nice and comapct as well so easy to store and transport. Like all of the Ironmaster equipment, it is a very high quality and feels good to use. You know this stuff is going to be reliable even under heavy loads!
Posted by Daniel D. Published on
This is a great little addition to a home gym. This calf block is made from steel with a rubber top for grip. It is indestructable and will last a life time! I place this calf block inside a smith machine and go to absolute failure with standing calf raises. The calf block can also be used for trainers with shorter legs to keep their legs flush when performing the bench press. Great little product that adds more versatility to your training.
Posted by Reynaldo Published on
Perfect to to not only train with but also to use when just stretching your calves. I also use it for shorter people that I train on my Super Bench so there feet are more stable. It doesn’t take up a lot of space and I use it for seated and standing calf raises on my IM2000. Other calf blocks I have tried don’t feel this sturdy. This calf block is super sturdy. It’s worth a purchase even if you don’t have any other Ironmaster equipment and want to sue this for a commercial gym.
Posted by Jonathan Published on
Imperative for home gym Calf blocks are one of those items that some will skip when outfitting a home gym; they should not skip this item. There are so many uses for a solid calf block. I use mine for dip-belt cable calf exercises from the low pulley of my IM cable attachment. Face the upright, stand on the block, and do calf raises with no back strain by clipping dip belt to low pulley. The calf block allows a nice full stretch. Recommended product.
Posted by Melvin Published on
I really like this block. It has a very heavy build and is super stable. Nice strong grips on the bottom to keep it stable. It’s a great length also. The width of the tube is perfect. The height is just rite for a variety of leg work that’s needed. The entire top has the same tough material to grips your feet. It’s quite heavy and should be the best block for the money. I’m very glad I have mine. Check it out. You will be impressed. It’s used quite often in my Gym.
Posted by Chris Published on
This is a nice addition to the home gym. Although I can do calf raises on a stair or on other items, this provides a nice stable platform that I can move around. This allows me to position myself exactly so I can admire my calves in the mirror while holding a heavy dumbell in one hand and supporting myself with the other hand.
Posted by John Published on
Solid, stable calf block
Like others have said, sturdy and very stable, great non-slip top bonded rubber with deep grooves, this thing is built to withstand more than I will lift in my lifetime. It is the perfect tool, simple yet effective
Posted by Jeff Published on
Solid as a block!
I use the calf block to do standing and seated calf raises mostly. It is a great addition to my home gym. It doesn’t move during use and can easily support the weight of any human being.
Posted by Elissa Published on
Awesome!
So much better than any makeshift idea I’ve come up with. No regrets other than not getting one sooner.
Posted by Neil Published on
Will outlast my house
I finally assembled my dream home gym, and this was the final piece. This calf block is over-engineered and I cannot imagine how it could be improved or built better.