barbell floor calf raise
barbell floor calf raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: barbell.
- Target muscle
- calves
- Muscle group
- hamstrings
- Body part
- lower legs
- Equipment
- barbell
Secondary muscles
hamstrings
How to perform
- Place a barbell on the floor in front of you.
- Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the barbell, with your heels hanging off.
- Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.
- Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calves to lift your body.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.