ucups for barbell standing calf raises 5/8"
ucups for barbell standing calf raises 5/8"
ucups for barbell standing calf raises 5/8"
ucups for barbell standing calf raises
ucups for barbell standing calf raises
A rack with ucups for barbell standing calf raises
rotating ucups for barbell standing calf raises
U-Cups®
U-Cups®
U-Cups®
ucups for barbell standing calf raises 5/8"
U-Cups®
ucups for barbell standing calf raises 5/8"
ucups for barbell standing calf raises 5/8"
ucups for barbell standing calf raises
ucups for barbell standing calf raises
A rack with ucups for barbell standing calf raises
rotating ucups for barbell standing calf raises

U-Cups®

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$189.00
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$189.00
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Rack post size - Width x Depth: 3"x3"
Pin size: 1"
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U-Cups®

U-Cups®

Description
Description
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Stay focused on your calves
U-Cups® were designed to prevent tipping backward while doing standing barbell calf raises. The U-shaped chamber contains the barbell which lets you focus 100% on the mind-muscle connection.

Build calf muscle faster
Research shows free-weight exercises require greater muscle fiber recruitment to stabilize the load. Rated to handle over 1000 lbs, using U-Cups® will challenge your calves in a whole new way.

Save space in your home gym
Standing calf machines and Smith machines can take up valuable floor space in your gym. U-Cups® let you save space (and money) by utilizing your existing rack and barbell.

Works with most racks and barbells
U-Cups® are designed to fit common sized rack posts with 1" or 5/8" pin holes. The "U chamber” measures 38mm deep, supporting most barbell sizes, and is 11" in height to allow a full range of motion.

Lifetime Guarantee
U-Cups® are solid, made with the highest grade of steel (A36 carbon plate) and HDPE (UHMW available on request) plastic inserts. There are no moving parts. Their overbuilt quality will withstand whatever you throw at them and still last a lifetime.

Made in the USA
U-Cups® are utility patent protected (U.S. Patent No. 11,890,498) 100% American made. From source materials to manufacturing, assembly, packaging and shipping. We believe in supporting local economies.

Specs
Specs
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Product specifications

  • Patent Protected (U.S. Utility Patent No. 11,890,498)
  • 15” total height / 3” total width / 6.5" total depth (including pin)
  • 11" inside-cup height - Supporting lifts with larger shoe-size folks
  • 1.5” (38mm) inside-cup depth - fits most barbell sizes (not axles)
  • 3/8” thick plate steel
  • 9.5 LB each
  • Available pin sizes: 1" and 5/8”
  • Maximum load is 1000 LBS
  • All corners are rounded for extra safety
  • Recessed hardware connects the plastic to the plates, preventing barbells or a user’s hands from contacting them
  • UDPE plastic featured on all sides to prevent barbell damage
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Order information

  • Orders may take 48-72 hours to be fulfilled

  • Box size is 15" long x 12" wide x 6" deep
  • Box weight is 21 lbs 11 oz
  • All orders are shipped through USPS or UPS
  • A confirmation email with tracking information will be sent to you once available
  • Please contact us with any questions about your order

U-Cups™ work best with a calf raise block
The Calf Curve™

The Calf Curve™ is a great calf raise block for full range-of-motion calf raises. The curved design provides an amazing experience versus standard square, ramp or wedge style calf blocks. It gives your foot arches the best support while in the stretched, deficit position of a calf raise.

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Customer Reviews

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Todd W.
Fantastic for calf raises

Best heavy calf exercise I’ve ever done. Load up the weight, stand on a stable wedge or platform for deep stretch. It’s so good. Of all my accessories this is my new favorite.

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BOOM! 🔥🔥 Thank you so much for your words and photos, Todd! Truly appreciate your support! 🙏 Drop sets with 495/405/315/225/135 are brutal.

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Barrett A.P.B.1.
Home Gym Gold

These paired with the calf block are the best way to hit your calves at home, and the best part is they don’t take up space like a dedicated calf machine does.

Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback, Barrett! 🙌 We're starting to think they may be a good (at least as an option) in commercial gyms too! 🔥

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Charalampos
Solid and Practical Addition to Home Gym

I recently started using the Ucups for standing calf raises, and they’ve been excellent. They’re stable, well-made, and let me train both legs at the same time with proper weight. That’s a big improvement over my old setup, where I had to do one leg at a time while holding a dumbbell or kettlebell in one hand and trying to balance with the other.

Overall, a very practical and efficient tool. Glad I added them to my setup.

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Awesome! Thanks so much for adding those photos. They look great on your REP Ares rack! Appreciate you taking the time to share feedback. All the best with your calf training! 🙌💪

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Erik Z.
Revolutionary

Best way to do standing calf raises without a dedicated machine. Only wish they had a hole in the back to lock them in place with magnetic pins & keep them from swinging

Thanks for your review, Erik! Also appreciate the feedback on the mag pins. We're currently working on a pin with a strong magnet at the tip to plug in from behind that will hold the U-cup in place. In the meantime, I'd like to share the way I solved the issue without a pin.

The reason they're rotating is because the barbell is making too much contact on the plastic pads during your sets. This often happens as a result of leaning into either the front or rear bracket depending to where your feet are positioned. I recommend positioning the balls of your feet directly under the ballbell, so that when you push up, your barbell won't rub against the plastic. Instead it will only 'tap' against the pads here and there during your reps. Bottom line, finding the right floot placement will solve the rotation issue. Email me at general@u4cfitness.com if you still find it happening, and I'll record a video demonstrating. Thanks again!

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Derek Q.
Fantastic Idea!

Wonderfully built and well worth the purchase.

Big thanks, Derek! 🙏

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Anonymous
Best tool for Calf muscle development

I opened the box. 😊
Wow! Amazing. I tried it right away with my son. This is the most intelligent solution which can replace calf machine altogether. A very solid object worth spending money on.

Thanks so much for that kind review! Best to you and your son! 🙌

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Ryan
Perfect!

Pushing calves at home is challenging, but this makes it easy.

Great product and price. Thanks!

Really appreciate your review, Ryan 🔥 We couldn't agree more!

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