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lower legs
#1370

barbell floor calf raise

Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
calves

How to perform

  1. 1

    Place a barbell on the floor in front of you.

  2. 2

    Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the barbell, with your heels hanging off.

  3. 3

    Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.

  4. 4

    Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calves to lift your body.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

hamstrings