i tried searching it up but can’t find much, even chatgpt only mentioned isaiah rivera and not dac even though he holds the world record

Barbell Calf Raises — Do Athletes Need Them? Short answer: yes, (WHEN USED CORRECTLY) They train the gastroc and soleus, which matter for sprinting, jumping, deceleration, and Achilles health and achilles strengthening. - Full range (deep stretch → controlled rise) - Slow tempo, NO BOUNCING - Load that you can actually control Sets & reps (general): - Strength/power: 3–5 × 5–8 - Tendon/durability: 3–4 × 10–15 Spine stress? Yes, there’s axial load. That’s fine if you have experience in squatting and volume is managed. If your back is beat up, use a single leg or trap bar variation. Bottom line, Barbell Calf raises support performance. They don’t replace sprinting, jumping, or plyos. Program them with intent. What is your input on this exercise? Overrated? Underrated? why or why not?

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