barbell standing calf raise

Equipment

barbell

Target muscle

calves

How to perform

1. 1

   Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place a barbell across your upper back.

2. 2

   Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, using only your toes.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.