Body Solid SCB26 Power Lift Squat and Calf Block Platform

by Body Solid

Product Features

• Combination squat platform and calf block with 2,000-pound capacity
• Full 26-inch-long squat platform elevates heels for balance and concentration
• 18-by-6.5-inch (W x H) calf block stretches and contracts calf muscles
• Solid-steel, 2-bolt assembly includes welded carrying handle and no-slip surface
• Provides full range of motion and complete comfort; lifetime warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Body Solid SCB26 is half squat platform and half calf block, letting you perform both stable squat exercises and intense calf raise exercises with a full range of motion and complete comfort. The unit offers a full 26-inch-long squat platform that invites the user to elevate his or her heels for better balance and concentration, along with an 18-inch-long by 6.5-inch-tall calf block that stretches and contracts your calf muscles. Plus, the SCB26 is durable and long lasting, with a solid-steel, two-bolt assembly that includes a welded carrying handle and a textured, no-slip surface. Offering a 2,000-pound capacity, the SCB26 carries a lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Squat Block. It is a combination squat platform for stabilizing the user during squat exercises and calf block for the most intense calf raise exercises with full range of motion, and complete comfort. Full 18 long x 6.5 high calf block allows greater stretch and contraction of all calf muscles. Full 26 long squat platform allows user to elevate heels for better balance and concentration. Solid steel, 2 bolt assembly, includes welded carrying handle and textured, no slip surfaces. 2000 lb. capacity.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 26 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000LOWN8C
• Item model number: SCB26
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,393 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #12 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Strength Training Equipment > Leg Machines

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent heavy-duty calf platform. Easy assembly., May 18, 2008

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Stephen Gordon (Shreveport, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Body Solid SCB26 Power Lift Squat and Calf Block Platform (Sports)

Product was on backorder, but the seller contacted me immediately and told me when it would be delivered. It then came exactly when he said it would.

This thing is heavy-duty. The only assembly involved was attaching the squat platform to the calf block with 2 bolts. I have not used the squat platform much - I prefer the flat floor. But the rounded calf block hits those calves hard. The surface of the calf block prevents your shoes from slipping.

Finding a way to exercise calves at home is difficult. Professional gyms can give up the space and money to dedicated calf machines, but most homes have a limit on both. If you've already dedicated the space in your home gym to a squat rack (and that's significant space), then there's no point in not owning this. Of course, a squat rack is absolutely necessary for this device:

You'll have the weight bar up high against the back of the cage. I have the weight bar resting on the horizontal bars that go all the way across the cage (in case I ever fall forward it will catch the bar). I get up underneath the bar with bent legs, push up, then do the calf extensions with the bar scraping against the back uprights - almost like a smith machine.

I'm protecting against falling backward by the back uprights. Although theoretically I could fall forward, there doesn't seem to be that tendency. But again, if I did the horizontal bars that go all the way across the cage would catch the weight bar.

Although it seems a little pricey, its a necessary product for anyone who owns a squat cage.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Calf Block!, July 31, 2008

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M. Emerson (Small Town Iowa, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Body Solid SCB26 Power Lift Squat and Calf Block Platform (Sports)

This is such a great upgrade over the old calf block I had. The one I had was the more traditional squared off metal kind so that the only part of the foot that makes contact is the small area that hangs on the edge. This calf block has a nice curve to it and it keeps more of the foot in contact which just feels better on the foot. It also feels much more secure and you never feel like your foot might slip off the edge like I did with the old block I had. The calf area has a nice surface that your feet wont slip off of even when your deep into the bottom position of a calf raise. Something thats hard to tell from the pictures is the height of the curved calf area. I think the measurements say that its 6 1/2 inches tall which is great because it really allows for a good stretch at the bottom which is very important for calves!

Then theres also the squat platform part of it. I have to admit that I doubt I will ever use this feature for squatting. The only version of the squat Ive ever heard of that you really might want elevated heels is front squats so I guess if I ever get into those maybe I will try it. But for now its sort of worthless and I sort of thought about not bolting the whole thing together and just using the calf part on its own but I ended up putting it together more to make it more stable for calf exercises.

The assembly is no problem if you have some tools. There are some nice rubber pads on the bottom that make sure it wont move while your using it. This is a fairly substantial piece of equipment both in size and weight so if space is a concern keep that in mind.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Calf Block Ever, March 30, 2009

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chill_dog - See all my reviews

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This calf block is great!! It's much better than traditional calf blocks. It allows for maximum stretch and contraction of the calves, and the non-slip surface provides sure footing. The unit itself is very sturdy and well-made.