CalvesBarbellBeginner
Barbell Seated Calf Raise
Primary muscles
Calves
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation · Push
How to do the Barbell Seated Calf Raise
- 1
Place a block about 12 inches in front of a flat bench.
- 2
Sit on the bench and place the ball of your feet on the block.
- 3
Have someone place a barbell over your upper thighs about 3 inches above your knees and hold it there. This will be your starting position.
- 4
Raise up on your toes as high as possible as you squeeze the calves and as you breathe out.
- 5
After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position. Tip: To get maximum benefit stretch your calves as far as you can.
- 6
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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