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barbell floor calf raise

barbell floor calf raise

Body Part
Lower Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Target Muscle
Calves
Secondary Muscles
hamstrings

How to do it

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

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