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
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.
- Lower your heels as far as possible, feeling a stretch in your calves.
- Raise your heels as high as possible, contracting your calves.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.