Standing Barbell Calf Raise
Muscle Groups: Calves
Standing Barbell Calf Raise focuses on Calves.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Standing Barbell Calf Raise with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand with the balls of your feet on an elevated plate, allowing your heels to hang off the edge. Place a barbell across your upper back and shoulders, gripping it with a wide overhand grip.
- 2
Slowly lower your heels towards the floor, feeling a stretch in your calves.
- 3
Push through the balls of your feet to raise your body upward, lifting your heels as high as possible.
- 4
Control the movement as you lower your heels back down to the starting position for the next repetition.
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