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barbell standing calf raise

barbell standing calf raise

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

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place a barbell across your upper back.
  2. Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, using only your toes.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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