barbell seated calf raise
barbell seated 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, quadriceps
How to perform
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting on your thighs.
- Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a block or step.
- Position the barbell across your thighs and hold it securely with your hands.
- Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, lift your heels off the ground by extending your ankles.
- 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.