Quad pain during seated calf raises

[Chiron]

About 2 yrs ago I could really max out during seated calf raises but recently I cant increase the weight past 132lbs (max being 308lbs) without getting an intense crushing pain above my knee caps. I feel this is really slowly my progress with regards to my calves. Any suggestions to how this can be solved would be kindly appreciated. /forum/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Vlad]

How do you feel during you leg-exercises? (Leg extensions and squats).

The pad from seated-calfraises machine is probably pressing too hard on some anatomical structures (where do you place it?)

[Chiron]

I rarely squat. Just do loads of leg presses and extensions with lunges. My knee area kills me most of the time but I try to do my best.

I tried different positions, middle of thigh and midway between midway and knee-cap. I just have to shock my calves using under 132lbs when doing seated calf raises. Other exercises are spot-on.

[posse123]

dude! you must squat!!