Barbell standing calf raise

Barbell standing calf raise

The barbell standing calf raise is a strength exercise targeting the calves. It involves standing with a barbell across your upper back and raising your heels off the ground to work the calf muscles.

The barbell standing calf raise is a strength exercise targeting the calves. It involves standing with a barbell across your upper back and raising your heels off the ground to work the calf muscles.

The barbell standing calf raise is a strength exercise targeting the calves. It involves standing with a barbell across your upper back and raising your heels off the ground to work the calf muscles.

How to Do the Barbell standing calf raise

How to Do the Barbell standing calf raise

How to Do the Barbell standing calf raise

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place a barbell across your upper back. Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, using only your toes. 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

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Calves

Calves

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings, glutes

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Lower legs

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