Barbell floor calf raise

Barbell floor calf raise

The barbell floor calf raise is a strength exercise targeting the calves. It involves standing with the balls of your feet on a barbell and raising your heels to work the calf muscles.

The barbell floor calf raise is a strength exercise targeting the calves. It involves standing with the balls of your feet on a barbell and raising your heels to work the calf muscles.

The barbell floor calf raise is a strength exercise targeting the calves. It involves standing with the balls of your feet on a barbell and raising your heels to work the calf muscles.

How to Do the Barbell floor calf raise

How to Do the Barbell floor calf raise

How to Do the Barbell floor calf raise

Place a barbell on the floor in front of you. Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the barbell, with your heels hanging off. Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed. Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calves to lift your body. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Calves

Calves

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Lower legs

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