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barbell seated calf raise

barbell seated calf raise

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

How to do it

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

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