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barbell seated calf raise

barbell seated calf raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: barbell.

barbell seated calf raise exercise demonstration
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
lower legs
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

hamstrings

How to perform

  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.