barbell seated calf raise

A lower legs exercise targeting the calves, performed with barbell.

barbell seated calf raise demonstration
barbell seated calf raise — demonstration

Body part

Lower Legs

Equipment

Barbell

Target muscles

Calves

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings

How to do barbell seated calf raise

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Calves

Secondary

Hamstrings

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