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How to do Barbell Seated Calf Raise

The barbell seated calf raise targets the calf muscles by having the lifter sit on a bench with a barbell resting on their thighs, raising and lowering their heels to work the calves through a full range of motion.

Barbell Seated Calf Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Calves
Also works
Hamstrings
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Legs

How to do Barbell Seated Calf Raise, step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Barbell Seated Calf Raise works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings.

Track Barbell Seated Calf Raise in SPLYT

Barbell Seated Calf Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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