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Barbell seated calf raise

Barbell seated calf raise

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Calves

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Lower legs

The barbell seated calf raise targets the calf muscles by having the lifter sit on a bench with a barbell resting on their thighs, raising and lowering their heels to work the calves through a full range of motion.

The barbell seated calf raise targets the calf muscles by having the lifter sit on a bench with a barbell resting on their thighs, raising and lowering their heels to work the calves through a full range of motion.

The barbell seated calf raise targets the calf muscles by having the lifter sit on a bench with a barbell resting on their thighs, raising and lowering their heels to work the calves through a full range of motion.

How to Do the Barbell seated calf raise

How to Do the Barbell seated calf raise

How to Do the Barbell seated calf raise

Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting on your thighs. Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a block or step. Lower your heels as far as possible, feeling a stretch in your calves. Raise your heels as high as possible, contracting your calves. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Barbell floor calf raise

Barbell seated calf raise

Barbell standing leg calf raise

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